Common Language Runtime (CLR)
The CLR, or Common Language Runtime, is responsible for the execution of code in the .NET framework. Acting as both a compiler and runtime environment, it compiles source code into an intermediate language (IL) that is then executed by the runtime.
CLR is also responsible for tasks such as managing the object layout, handling references to objects, and releasing resources through Garbage Collection when they are no longer needed. This ensures efficient and secure execution of .NET applications by providing a platform for code execution.
Common Type System (CTS)
Common Type System (CTS) serves as a fundamental subsystem within the Language Runtime that is CLR. It defines how types are declared, used, and managed during runtime. CTS facilitates interaction and interoperability between different programming languages within the .NET ecosystem.
By establishing a common set of rules for representing and manipulating data types, CTS enables consistency and cohesion across diverse languages, allowing objects created in one language to be seamlessly utilized in another.
Summary – What are CLR and CTS in .NET
- CLR stands for Common Language Runtime.
- It provides the necessary runtime environment and services for the managed code created by the compiler and runs the code.
- CLR is responsible for the management of the object layout, referencing the objects and releasing them when not necessary. It is also responsible for the Garbage Collection.
- CTS stands for Common Type System.
- It is a subsystem of the CLR, which describes how the types are declared, used and managed in the runtime.
