.net Runtime 6 May 2026

The .NET Runtime is the core execution environment for applications built on .NET. It includes the just-in-time (JIT) compiler, garbage collector (GC), base class libraries (like System.* and Microsoft.* ), and low-level threading/file/network support.

<!-- In your .csproj --> <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework> <!-- or net9.0 --> Run the upgrade assistant: .net runtime 6

Console.WriteLine($"Runtime: System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation.FrameworkDescription"); // Output example: ".NET 6.0.36" From the command line: garbage collector (GC)