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ASP.NET Programming and Version History

ASP.NET is a robust, open-source, server-side web application framework developed by Microsoft for building dynamic web pages, web applications, and web services. Since its inception, ASP.NET has provided developers with a flexible and scalable environment for developing secure, data-driven web solutions. Over two decades, the framework has evolved dramatically to support modern web development needs, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.

At Winning Solutions, Inc. (WSI), our team brings decades of combined experience in ASP.NET development, from its earliest versions through to the latest ASP.NET Core 8.0 (LTS). This depth of expertise enables us to design, implement, and maintain customized web solutions that align precisely with your business objectives.

ASP.NET Version History (Classic .NET Framework)

Below is a complete, fact-verified timeline of ASP.NET releases, showcasing the evolution of Microsoft’s web development technology:

• ASP.NET 1.0: January 16, 2002 – The first release, introducing dynamic web application capabilities via the .NET Framework.
• ASP.NET 1.1: April 24, 2003 – Added mobile controls, security improvements, and data-handling enhancements.
• ASP.NET 2.0: November 7, 2005 – Introduced master pages, themes, and membership controls.
• ASP.NET 3.0: November 21, 2006 – Integrated WPF, WCF, and WF for richer application frameworks.
• ASP.NET 3.5: November 19, 2007 – Added LINQ support and integrated ASP.NET AJAX.
• ASP.NET 3.5 SP1: August 11, 2008 – Performance and data provider improvements.
• ASP.NET 4.0: April 12, 2010 – Major framework performance enhancements and better SEO routing.
• ASP.NET 4.5: August 15, 2012 – Introduced asynchronous programming and WebSockets support.
• ASP.NET 4.5.1: October 17, 2013 – Enhanced debugging and profiling capabilities.
• ASP.NET 4.5.2: May 5, 2014 – Added configuration and reliability improvements.
• ASP.NET 4.6: July 20, 2015 – Introduced HTTP/2 support and updated JIT compiler.
• ASP.NET 4.6.1: November 30, 2015 – Provided WPF and WCF optimizations.
• ASP.NET 4.6.2: August 2, 2016 – Delivered enhanced encryption and performance.
• ASP.NET 4.7: April 5, 2017 – Improved high DPI and Windows 10 integration.
• ASP.NET 4.7.1: October 17, 2017 – Introduced configuration builders and runtime enhancements.
• ASP.NET 4.7.2: April 30, 2018 – Optimized accessibility and cryptography features.
• ASP.NET 4.8: April 18, 2019 – Streamlined rendering and configuration updates.
• ASP.NET 4.8.1: August 9, 2022 – Latest .NET Framework version with accessibility, ARM64, and TLS 1.3 support.

ASP.NET Core Version History (Cross-Platform Evolution)

With the introduction of ASP.NET Core, Microsoft re-engineered ASP.NET into a cross-platform, open-source framework designed for cloud, containerized, and scalable web development:

• ASP.NET Core 1.0: June 27, 2016 – The revolutionary first release built for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• ASP.NET Core 1.1: November 16, 2016 – Added middleware enhancements and performance tuning.
• ASP.NET Core 2.0: August 14, 2017 – Unified the .NET Standard platform for easier cross-framework development.
• ASP.NET Core 2.1: May 30, 2018 – Introduced Razor Pages and long-term support (LTS).
• ASP.NET Core 2.2: December 4, 2018 – Enhanced performance and introduced endpoint routing.
• ASP.NET Core 3.0: September 23, 2019 – Added Blazor and enhanced dependency injection.
• ASP.NET Core 3.1 (LTS): December 3, 2019 – Introduced long-term support and stability improvements.
• ASP.NET Core 5.0: November 10, 2020 – Unified .NET platform and introduced minimal APIs.
• ASP.NET Core 6.0 (LTS): November 8, 2021 – Enhanced Blazor, Hot Reload, and native cloud integration.
• ASP.NET Core 7.0: November 8, 2022 – Introduced .NET MAUI support and performance improvements.
• ASP.NET Core 8.0 (LTS): November 14, 2023 – Latest long-term support release with cutting-edge AI integrations and simplified hosting models.

Harnessing ASP.NET Power with Winning Solutions, Inc. (WSI)

Our developers at WSI work extensively with both VB.NET and C#.NET languages to build scalable, secure, and high-performance ASP.NET applications. Whether you’re maintaining legacy systems or adopting the latest ASP.NET Core technologies, we ensure smooth migrations, optimized performance, and dependable long-term results.

If your business needs customized web applications instead of generic, off-the-shelf software, WSI can design a tailored ASP.NET solution that delivers the exact functionality you need — nothing more, nothing less.

Leverage the full capabilities of Microsoft’s ASP.NET framework with a partner who understands its complete evolution. Call (515) 239-9900 or Contact Us today to discuss your next project.