What is .NET?
.NET is an open-source, cross-platform framework developed by Microsoft. It is used to create both Native Desktop or Mobile applications, and web-based applications, as well as web services. Most notably, the .NET platform supports language interoperability, which allows developers to create applications that work with code written in different programming languages including C#, F#, and Visual Basic.
Since its initial release in 2002, .NET has evolved from a proprietary software development platform to a fully-featured global ecosystem. Today, Software Development Companies use the .NET framework to create many different types of applications, from web apps (ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, Blazor, MVC, SignalR), native desktop & mobile apps (.NET Multi-platform App UI, Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation, Xamarin), to microservices, gaming, machine learning, and IoT.- .NET developers have the support of a large worldwide community, conformed by the innovative, commercially friendly, open-source .NET ecosystem includes over 100,000 active Open Source Software (OSS) developers’ contributions from over 3,700 companies outside of Microsoft. Under its modular approach to software design, the .NET platform looks forward to a high-efficiency future.
Why choose .NET for Software Development?
With .NET you can target any application type running on any platform. Developers can reuse skills and code across all of them in a familiar environment. That means developers can build apps faster, with less cost. From mobile applications running on iOS, Android, and Windows, to Enterprise server applications running on Windows Server and Linux, or high-scale microservices running in the cloud, .NET provides a solution for you.
High performance
.NET is really fast! That means applications provide better response times and require less computing power. The popular TechEmpower benchmark compares web application frameworks with tasks like JSON serialization, database access, and server-side template rendering, .NET performs faster than any other popular framework.
Trusted and secure
The .NET platform is officially supported by Microsoft and trusted by thousands of companies and millions of developers. Microsoft takes security very seriously and releases updates quickly when threats are discovered.
Large ecosystem
With over 5,000,000 .NET developers worldwide, you can leverage the large ecosystem by incorporating libraries from the NuGet package manager and the Visual Studio Marketplace. Find answers to technical challenges from the community, our MVPs, and our large support organization.
Productive
.NET helps you develop high-quality applications faster. Modern language constructs like generics, Language Integrated Query (LINQ), and asynchronous programming make developers productive. Combined with the extensive class libraries, common APIs, multi-language support, and the powerful tooling provided by the Visual Studio family, .NET is the most productive platform for developers.
Our .NET Development Services
Enterprise .NET Applications Development
.NET is the best choice for complex, enterprise-level software systems like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM/CMS), etc., and large-scale industry-specific enterprise applications like finance & banking, e-commerce, retail, web-portal…
.NET Web Applications Development
The reliability, versatility/flexibility, and security of the ASP.NET framework, along with ASP.NET-related web technologies like Web APIs, Blazor, MVC, SignalR, and Microservices make .NET the most powerful choice for creating interactive and engaging web applications such as large-scale e-commerce websites, enterprise web portal, enterprise web-based business applications.
.NET Mobile Applications Development with Xamarin
Xamarin is a free, cross-platform, and open-source app platform for building Android and iOS apps with .NET and C#. Xamarin extends the .NET developer platform with tools and libraries specifically for building apps for Android, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and Windows.
Custom .NET Application Development
.NET is the most powerful technology/framework which can be used to develop a diversity of applications such as native mobile apps, windows forms apps, web apps, network apps, IoT systems, and business domains such as finance, banking, manufacturing, education, e-commerce, game, machine learning & AI, etc.
.NET Systems Migrations and Modernization
Our .NET Systems Integrations, Migrations, and Modernization service places and integrates modern .NET platform versions, libraries, and tools in the place of your older technologies to help modernize your entire enterprise software system, and make it more secure, scalable, and efficient.
.NET Dedicated Development Team
Based on seniority and role, our hourly rates for a fully equipped .NET team member is ranging from $18 to $30 per hour. You can even choose the Hybrid model to take advantage of both the T&M and Fixed-price model to optimize your .NET development projects’ budget.
Typical .NET development team structure
Front-end engineers
Responsible for developing the visible part of the project, these professionals are the ones who code and test user interface elements and functionality whether they are desktop apps, mobile apps, or web-based apps.
Back-end engineers
These are the experts who take care of everything that happens on the server side of the .NET software/applications. In other words, they focus on developing the business logic/workflow, and the background components, processing database records, calling external APIs, etc.
QA engineers
These professionals are in charge of the quality of the entire development lifecycle. They don’t just ensure that the .NET software products are as bug-free as possible but also that the processes used to build them have optimal quality.
UX/UI designers
They are responsible for designing the Graphical User Interface ensuring that the user experience is intuitive, simple, and engaging.
DevOps engineers
Professionals that work with the developers on the team to better coordinate the development, operations, and testing efforts, using specialized DevOps processes and tools on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
Project managers
The leaders of the development team who they initiate, plan, design, execute, and monitor the entire .NET development process.
Business analysts:
They serve as bridges between the IT team and the business, evaluating processes, determining requirements, and offering suggestions and reports to executives.
Tech leads
Technical leaders direct the activities of both backend and frontend engineers for the .NET development project. They designate and oversee the implementation of .NET-related tech designs, define .NET-based tech stacks, troubleshoot technical issues, etc.
Our .NET Tech-Stacks
Check out the .NET technologies stack and tools we use to develop your .NET-based software systems.
Frameworks & Platforms
.NET Framework, .NET core, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Webforms, Windows Forms, Xamarin
Databases
MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
MongoDB, DynamoDB, Apache HBase
Libraries
SignalR, Blazor, MVVM toolkit, DevExtreme.
APIs and Integrations
ASP.NET Web API, REST API, GraphQL.
DevOps tools
Azure DevOps, Azure App Insights, Jenkins, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS CloudWatch
Clouds
Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform.
OUR COLLABORATION MODELS
Outstaffing++
- .NET Staff Augmentation
HR supplement to your established team for any particular timeframe - Time & Material (T&M)
Pay only for what you use. - .NET Dedicated Development Team
Your own development team. - .NET Offshore Development Center (ODC)
Your entire Development Subsidiary.
.NET development project-based outsourcing
- Fixed-price
Get your project done with a fixed price regardless of complicated software project management. - Hybrid model
Get a fixed-price value after defining all your detailed requirements by using a Time & Material contract.
.NET Application Architecture
Our .NET tech leaders and developers can help you choose the best architectural solutions for your software systems.
Multi-tier
A multi-tier architecture is ideal for small and mid-sized projects that prioritize speed over features. Working with multiple tiers allows for easy QA & testing and application maintenance.
Microservices
Microservices architecture is perfect for new projects that need new components and their own microservices infrastructure. This facilitates loads, continuous deployment, and updates.
Cloud-native
Jump-start the capabilities of your .NET application with Cloud-native technologies and specialized APIs. Cloud-native is the ideal solution for large-scale applications that require scalability and interconnectivity.
HOW TO WORK
Our .NET development process is extremely flexible. We compose an individual service set for each client, depending on the project stage, needs, and cooperation model.
Initial Meeting
The first step is to schedule an initial meeting so we can get to know each other and learn more about your .NET development project.
Project Assessment & Proposal
Our team will assess your .NET development project’s feasibility and scope, then create a proposal that outlines our approach, timeline, collaboration model, and cost estimation. This stage may involve a lot of work in Business Analyzing, system studying, high-level architectural designing, project planning & estimation, etc.
.NET Development team setup
Once the proposal and the contract are approved and signed, we set up an appropriate .NET development team with the right skills and experience to kick off your project.
Development & QA
Our .NET developers and testers engineers start coding and testing your software, making the required documentation according to the agreed timeline and budget.
Delivery & Deployment
After finishing the coding and passing all the tests and QA processes, we’ll deliver the project’s outcomes (the source code, compiled applications, test reports, project documentation, and other related assets).
We also deploy the .NET software program to your production environment (your servers or cloud infrastructure like Azure) if you have requested it.
Warranty, Maintenance, Operation & Support.
With end-to-end .NET-based software product development projects, Luvina warrants products on a contract basis. We also provide further services such as DevOps, Maintenance, Operation & Support.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Excellent and stable quality
Recognized by hundreds of Japanese clients since 2004.
Full stack services
Enable access to a “one-stop service” for all needs in .NET Software Development.
Flexible & adaptable team
Free to choose the best working model and tech stacks from our .NET developers pool.
Advanced security & IP protection
International standardized infrastructure fully equipped with advanced security systems and strict security control process to protect your IP.
Years of establishment and development
18+
750+
IT Talents
Satisfied clients
300+
1000+
Software projects delivered
Success stories
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CLIENT SAY ABOUT US
We have collaborated with Luvina for more than 10 projects, from small projects of a few man-months to medium size projects of around 50 man-months. Luvina is devoted to training Vietnamese young developers with Luvina academy. They understand Japanese business customs and our IT market. They are well equipped in risk management and always deliver on time with satisfactory quality. Everyone I worked with was polite and sincere. Luvina is genuinely a reliable partner. I admire their teamwork.
CEO & Head of Enterprise Solution Sojitz System
We have cooperated with Luvina in terms of software outsourcing since 2015. Since then, we’ve always considered Luvina as our strategic partner. Luvina has always gone the extra mile to support us overcome any difficulties in the process to ensure excellent quality in our software outsourcing process. We would like to combine the development method of Luvina & Cresco to further grow together in the future.
Cresco Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions about .NET Development Services.
Can .NET be used in small software projects?
Yes, .NET can be used for any software development project, regardless of its size. However, it may not always be the most cost-effective option for small projects, as hiring a .NET developer can be more expensive than hiring a developer with expertise in other languages such as PHP. Ultimately, the best technology choice for your project will depend on a range of factors specific to your requirements.
Seeking advice from a professional .NET development service provider like Luvina can help you make an informed decision for your specific project needs.
What is the cross-platform capability of .NET and is it open source?
.NET is an open-source, free, and managed software framework that supports Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. It enables developers to write code that runs natively on any compatible OS.
- .NET Core is a cross-platform implementation of .NET used for developing websites, servers, and console applications that can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- On the other hand, Microsoft’s .Net Framework is a software development platform for building and running Windows applications supports developing a wide range of applications, including websites, desktop apps, and services, that run on Windows only.
- In addition to these, Xamarin is a .NET implementation that enables developers to create apps that can run on all major mobile operating systems.
What sort of applications is usually developed using .NET technology?
The .NET technology is used to build powerful desktop, mobile, and web applications. In particular, the .NET framework is popular for building complex enterprise-scale projects. Besides that, it is useful for projects that require cross-platform compatibility and can’t afford the creation of OS-specific modules. On top of that, .NET is used for cloud development, including AWS, Google, and Azure services.
.NET vs Java, which is better?
Which technology and programming language to choose and why is a very common debating topic in the software developer world. Read our latest comparison between the .Net and Java here for more detail.
Can I use .NET for web development?
Yes, of course, you can.
ASP.NET is a .NET Framework technology for creating web apps.
Can I use .NET to develop modern mobile applications?
Yes, off-course!
.NET is a developer platform made up of tools, programming languages, and libraries for building many different types of applications.
Xamarin extends the .NET developer platform with tools and libraries specifically for building apps for Android, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and Windows using the C# programming language.