.NET Micro Framework for Linux

The .NET Micro Framework for Linux

A free and open-source platform by Microsoft, allowing writing .NET applications for resource-constrained devices running Linux, with a small version of the .NET runtime and libraries.

What is .NET Micro Framework for Linux?

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.

It is designed specifically for small embedded devices with limited memory and processing capabilities. The .NET Micro Framework provides a subset of the full .NET API, optimized for small footprint. It includes support for networking, IO, SPI, I2C and other interfaces commonly found in embedded devices.

Some key capabilities and features of the .NET Micro Framework for Linux include:

• Small footprint, optimized for memory-constrained devices
• Supports C# and Visual Basic for application development
• Built-in drivers for common embedded hardware interfaces
• Remote application deployment and debugging
• Interoperability with native Linux C/C++ code
• Open source under Apache 2.0 license

The .NET Micro Framework for Linux allows .NET code to run on inexpensive Linux boards and SoCs. It enables rapid development in C#/VB for embedded products without sacrificing performance. With its small footprint and Linux support, it can be useful for IoT edge devices, wearables, robotics projects, automation systems and more.

.NET Micro Framework for Linux Features

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