.Net Framework 3.5 Overview

• .Net Framework 3.5
• .Net framework 3.5 is built over .Net Framework 3.0 with the below mentioned additional features.
• LINQ
• Language Integrated Query (LINQ) provides the ability to write query expressions directly within C# or Visual Basic. LINQ makes it significantly easier to query and access all types of data. During this session you will get an introduction to LINQ and you will learn about several different flavors of LINQ including LINQ to Objects and LINQ to XML.
• Reference : http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=357683
• ASP.Net 3.5
• Visual Studio 2008 provides ASP.NET developers with great support for AJAX development, Web Design work, data processing and more. This video series is designed to help you learn what is new for web developers with ASP.NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008.
• Reference : http://www.asp.net/LEARN/3.5-videos/
• CLR Adddin Framework
• With Addin support you can create applications that could be easily integrated with the MS office applications.
• Reference : http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=357691
• Additional Enhancements
• Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 delivers on the Microsoft vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality, rich user experiences.
• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/products/bb931331.aspx
• .Net Framework SP 1 (Service Pack 1)
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) contains fixes for many bugs that have been documented in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB).
• For information about how to obtain Visual Studio 2005 SP1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
• Reference : http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=918526
• .Net Framework 3.0 + SP 1
• .Net Framework 3.0 is built over the .Net Framework 2.0 with the improvements in the below mentioned points.
• Windows Presentation Frame work.
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is used to create visually appealing and differentiating applications.
• For more details on how to use WPF productively refer the link below
• Reference : http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=119&SiteID=1
• Windows communication Framework
• Windows Communication Foundation (formerly code-named "Indigo") is a set of .NET technologies for building and running connected systems. It is a new breed of communications infrastructure built around the Web services architecture.
• Reference : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa663324.aspx
• Windows work flow Framework.
• Developers can give visual representation to applications by Microsoft's Workflow Foundation that integrates code and design, making workflow simple to understand
• Reference : http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/Developer/2008/108050701.asp
• Windows Card Space
• Microsoft Windows CardSpace™ is a system for creating relationships with websites and online services.
• Windows CardSpace can replace the user names and passwords that you use to register with and log on to websites and online services.
• Reference : http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/7dc9c520-9d16-473d-b21b-413ac7226fb61033.mspx
• .Net Frame work 2.0 + SP 1
• .Net Framework 2.0 is built over the .Net Framework 1.1.
• Reference : http://readcommit.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-might-be-in-net-20-sp1.html