.NET

The .NET Framework is a multi-language, component software architecture that provides programmers with easy interoperability between languages including cross-language inheritance. It is XML-based, supports SOAP, is scalable, includes consistent cross-language error handling and debugging capabilities, and will reduce the amount of 'plumbing' code programmers need to write.
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Perl Dev Kit, featuring PerlNET

The Perl Dev Kit provides essential tools for Perl programmers, making it easier to build and deploy applications. The Perl Dev Kit now includes PerlNET, the Perl component builder for the .NET Framework. PerlNET makes it possible to build .NET components using Perl and makes existing Perl code available to .NET Framework applications.   more info download