.NET SDK (Software Development Kit) is a collection of tools, libraries, and runtime components required for developing, building, running, and publishing .NET applications. It supports multiple application types, including web, desktop, cloud, and mobile development.

Features of .NET SDK:

• Includes the .NET CLI for command-line development and project management.
• Supports multiple programming languages, including C#, F#, and Visual Basic.
• Provides libraries for building web applications, APIs, and desktop applications.
• Offers cross-platform compatibility, allowing development on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Integrates with popular IDEs such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

To verify the installed .NET SDK version, run $ dotnet --version in your terminal or command prompt.

Disclaimer: .NET SDK is an open-source project maintained by Microsoft under the MIT license. It is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for configuring and using .NET SDK according to their development needs.