Chances are you already are aware about the basic fundamentals of .NET development or you might be entirely in the dark but someone recommended it as a reliable option for your project requirements. Either way, we will cover the basics of .NET development to help you get a better picture of what .NET framework is and then discuss the top mistakes to avoid as well as discuss some of the best .NET development practices to ensure you get the best .NET development solutions for your project.
What is .NET Framework
.NET is one of the most popular open-source multi-platform framework developed by Microsoft that enables developers to target various devices and platforms such as Windows, Mac and Linux. It is mainly used for developing desktop apps but it also can be used for web development and mobile app development.
Why .NET is ideal for your project?
Okay so we covered what .NET is basically for. But so what? Aren’t there many such frameworks that can perform those tasks too? What makes .NET better? Should I go for .NET or Java? If these are the questions in your mind, we can help you gain some clarity. First of all, yes there are other credible frameworks that could help you with all the above-mentioned platforms, and you could go for Java or any other framework that serves your purpose.
.NET Popularity Stats
However, .NET is still a worthy consideration and it outshines its competitors in certain aspects. Here are some popularity stats that would help you understand the relevance of .NET framework market situation.
- 34.55% of all respondents (54,414) to Stack Overflow Survey 2022 responded .NET to be their most commonly used or preferred platform in the ‘Other Frameworks and Libraries’ category.
- There are 330,563 questions tagged under .NET on Stack Overflow
Visual Basic .NET ranks #6 on the most used programming languages list as per TIOBE April 2023 Index
Top Mistakes to Avoid with .NET Development
Now that we have gained an overall insight on what is .NET framework, understood its pros and cons, we can get to the most common mistakes to avoid with .NET Development to enhance and boost your .NET project’s potential. Let’s dive right into it –
Mistake #1 – Not using Agile Methodologies
Agile Methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban are industry grade project management concepts that can help improve overall communication, collaboration and project’s efficiency significantly. When you hire freelance .NET developers, the chances of them following such protocols reduces significantly. Hence, hiring .NET developers from a trusted .NET development company can ensure your .NET developers work on professional standards.
Mistake #2 – Neglecting Security Measures and Protocols
Security is one of the most crucial aspects of any project, however it is often neglected or not given the importance it deserves. Security vulnerabilities leaves chances for exploiters and hackers to breach sensitive business and user data, invalidate your app’s functionality and much more. Hence you should make sure that the .NET development agency you choose follows a test-driven and security-driven approach.
Mistake #3 – Not paying attention to User Experience
Who are you making this .NET project for and what purpose does it serve? The probable answers can be ‘I am making this project for my employees/customers’ and my purpose is to make their interaction with my services easier, reliable and more engaging. Right? Yet in the complexities of wanting every feature and function there is and designing complex architectures, most companies forget paying attention to the final product’s user experience.
If your app is inoperable, doesn’t provide an efficient visual cue to the end user for navigating your services, your feature packed app would become irrelevant since users won’t be able to get to most of their desired services.
Mistake #4 – Not following Test-Driven-Approach
There’s a difference between conducting project tests at the end of .NET Software Development Lifecycle once the features and design are finalized and the app is ready for deployment versus integrating testing as a habit and compulsion in every step of the .NET SDLC. From designing, to development and all phases of SDLC, .NET developers at Colossus Analytics follow a test-driven approach to ensure your software remains reliable and secure. This also helps us help clients reduce the overall cost of post-maintenance services since most issues are taken care of before deployment.
Mistake #5 – Not Documenting the Process
We can’t stress this enough; documentation is a MUST for any .NET project. It helps other developers on team know how the project is structured, what is the logic behind all the code and where they need to work. It also helps new coders get a basic understanding of the project before starting to work on it. If documentation is done half-heartedly or ignored entirely, the repercussions are seen as slower development processes, arguments about responsibility and chances of .NET project being more prone to bugs, errors and other issues.
Final Words
These are some of the top mistakes to avoid when developing .NET project. Whether you are a client looking for .NET services or a coder learning .NET programming, keep in mind to avoid such mistakes to get the most out of your .NET experience. We have a team of dedicated .NET developers you can leverage for your project or join as a fresher if you wish to refine your .NET coding skills and work on industry grade projects.