What's the difference between SDK and Runtime in .NET Core?
Câu trả lời
In .NET Core, the SDK (Software Development Kit) and the Runtime serve different purposes and are essential for different stages of application development and execution.
.NET Core SDK
The SDK is a comprehensive package that includes all the tools and libraries necessary for developing, building, and publishing .NET Core applications. It contains:
.NET CLI (Command Line Interface): Tools for creating, building, and running .NET applications from the command line.
Documentation and Help Files: Resources to assist developers in writing code.
The SDK is required for developers who are writing and compiling code. It includes everything needed to turn source code into executable applications. When you install the SDK, it also includes the runtime, so you can both develop and run applications on the same machine[1][4][6].
.NET Core Runtime
The Runtime, on the other hand, is a smaller component that includes only the necessary components to run .NET Core applications. It contains:
Common Language Runtime (CLR): The virtual machine component that manages the execution of .NET programs, providing services like memory management, exception handling, and security.
Base Class Library (BCL): A set of standard libraries that provide fundamental APIs for tasks such as file I/O, data manipulation, and networking.
The Runtime is required on any machine where you want to run a .NET Core application but do not need to develop or build the application. It ensures that the compiled code can execute on the target machine by providing the necessary runtime services[1][3][8].
Key Differences
Purpose: The SDK is for development (writing, building, and publishing applications), while the Runtime is for running applications.
Components: The SDK includes the Runtime along with additional development tools and libraries. The Runtime includes only the components necessary to execute applications.
Installation: Installing the SDK also installs the Runtime, but instal...
