.NET Micro Framework for Linux vs Visual Studio App Center

.NET Micro Framework for Linux

Description: The .NET Micro Framework for Linux is a small, free and open-source platform by Microsoft that allows writing .NET applications for resource-constrained devices running Linux. It includes a small version of the .NET runtime and libraries.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Visual Studio App Center

Description: Visual Studio App Center is a service that brings together mobile app development, testing, distribution and analytics into one solution. It allows developers to automate continuous integration and delivery pipelines to build, test and monitor apps. Key features include distributing beta and production app releases, collecting crash reports and usage data, and running automated UI tests on real devices.

Type: software

.NET Micro Framework for Linux Features

• Small memory footprint
• Supports C# and Visual Basic development
• Integrated with Visual Studio
• Supports GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART peripherals
• Real-time deterministic garbage collection
• Cryptography and SSL/TLS support

Visual Studio App Center Features

• Continuous Integration and Delivery
• Automated Build and Release Management
• Test Automation on Real Devices
• Crash and Analytics Reporting
• App Distribution and Release Management
• Cross-platform Support (iOS, Android, Windows)

.NET Micro Framework for Linux

• Open Source

Visual Studio App Center

• Not listed