The .NET Framework 4.7 is a significant update to the .NET Framework, providing a comprehensive and stable platform for building a wide range of applications. With its improved performance, security enhancements, and new APIs and features, .NET Framework 4.7 is a great choice for developers looking to build modern, scalable, and secure applications.

If you are not a developer, you don't "use" .NET 4.7; you simply need it installed so other apps work.

.NET Framework 4.7 is integrated with Visual Studio 2017, which provides a comprehensive development environment for building .NET applications. Visual Studio 2017 includes several tools and features specifically designed for .NET Framework 4.7, including:

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