Difference between ASP(Classic ASP) and ASP.NET

Classic ASP:

• ASP is interpreted based on scripting languages like JScript or VBScript.
• ASP has mixed HTML & coding logic.
• Limited development and debugging tools available.
• Limited OOPS support.
• Limited session & application state management.

ASP.NET:

• ASP.NET is supported by compiler and has a compiled language support.
• Separate code and design logic possible.
• Variety of compilers and tools available including the visual studio .NET.
• Completely object oriented.
• Complete session and application state management.
• Full XML support for easy data exchange.

Versions of .NET Framework:

1. .NET Framework 1.0
2. .NET Framework 1.1
3. .NET Framework 2.0
4. .NET Framework 3.0
5. .NET Framework 3.5
6. .NET Framework 4.0
7. .NET Framework 4.5

Command to start visual studio from command prompt: deven