The .Net framework recently come up with a new version called ASP.NET 5 which is described as “the future of .NET” by Microsoft. .NET has various new features as compared with the old versions like cross-platform, modularity, open-source app development, support of cloud-based and freedom to choose programming tools. Currently, .NET 5 is in preview release, features can be updated. The aim of .NET 5 is to empower unified .NET client app projects to create and develop deliverables for various platforms including Windows, UNIX, Linux, Legacy Windows, iOS, Android, HTML5, and Macintosh. Many software development companies use ASP.NET for developing custom web applications due to its robust security features.