In the world of modern software development, transparency, communication, and planning are just as critical as code. That’s why Themes of .NET exists—a centralized, open-access platform created by the .NET team to share the evolving direction of the .NET ecosystem with developers and contributors worldwide.
Rather than relying on scattered GitHub issues or guesswork, Themes of .NET organizes and presents a clear, high-level view of strategic priorities across major .NET releases. From runtime updates and library changes to web framework evolution and developer tooling, each area is laid out by release milestone, team responsibility, and thematic grouping.
Whether you’re a .NET contributor, open-source maintainer, product manager, or just a developer who cares about the future of the platform, this site offers unique value:
- A visual breakdown of epics, themes, and technical goals
- Filtering by team ownership, priority, and release version
- Insight into what’s proposed, what’s committed, and what’s in progress
- An archive of past themes for understanding historical decisions
- A transparent window into how a modern engineering team thinks
But Themes of .NET isn’t just for insiders. It’s for anyone who wants to follow along as the .NET platform grows. It brings visibility and alignment across the community, so that developers and decision-makers alike can plan accordingly, give feedback early, and contribute meaningfully.
This is roadmapping done right: public, organized, and always evolving.
Welcome to a smarter, more open way to follow .NET.
Welcome to Themes of .NET.