!free!: Microsoft Dotnet Framework 4.5.1

A specific but beloved feature for enterprise devs was added in this era: .

.NET 4.5.1 introduced a massive upgrade to the surface area. This was the spiritual ancestor to today’s .NET Standard . microsoft dotnet framework 4.5.1

Includes support for modern HTTP standards and better handling of concurrent network requests. A specific but beloved feature for enterprise devs

Here is a deep dive into the framework, its features, its legacy, and the developer experience during its prime. microsoft dotnet framework 4.5.1

Here’s an interesting, balanced review of — keeping in mind it was released in October 2013 , so “interesting” here means historically significant and pragmatic for its time .