What is the "Microsoft .NET Framework" and why do I need it?

What is the "Microsoft .NET Framework" and why do I need it? 

.NET is a programming framework created by Microsoft that developers can use to create applications more easily. As commenter dwroth aptly put it, "a framework is just a bunch of code that the programmer can call without having to write it explicitly.

Is Dot Net is a programming language?

.NET (pronounced dot net) is a framework that provides a programming guidelines that can be used to develop a wide range of applications–––from web to mobile to Windows-based applications. The .NET framework can work with several programming languages such as C#, VB.NET, C++ and F#.


What is the .net domain used for?

The domain name net is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) used in the Domain Name System of the Internet. The name is derived from the word network, indicating it was originally intended for organizations involved in networkingtechnologies, such as Internet service providers and other infrastructure companies