Mono – .NET framework

Last Updated on July 11, 2021

Mono provides the necessary software to develop and run .NET client and server applications.

Mono includes compilers, an ECMA-compatible runtime engine (the Common Language Runtime, or CLR), and many libraries.

The libraries include Microsoft .NET compatibility libraries (including ADO.NET, System.Windows.Forms and ASP.NET), Mono’s own and third party class libraries.Gtk#, a set of .NET bindings for the gtk+ toolkit and assorted GNOME libraries can be found in the latter.

This library allows you to build fully native Gnome application using Mono and includes support for user interfaces built with the Glade interface builder.

Furthermore, Mono’s runtime can be embedded into applications for simplified packaging and shipping.

Features include:

• Based on the ECMA/ISO standards.
• Runs ASP.NET and Winforms applications.
• Can run .NET, Java, Python, Boo, Nemerle, Visual Basic.NET, Javascript, Oberton, PHP, Object Pascal, LUA, Cobra, and more.
• Commercially supported.
• Comprehensive technology coverage.

Website: www.mono-project.com
Support: Documentation
Developer: Miguel de Icaza, Paolo Molaro, Dietmar Maurer
License: GNU GPL, LGPL, MIT, or dual license

Mono is written in C, C#, and XML. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C# with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn XML with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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