Common Language Runtime (CLR) in .NET

The Common Language Runtime (CLR), the virtual machine component of Microsoft's .NET framework, manages the execution of .NET programs. A process known as just-in-time compilation converts compiled code into machine instructions which the computer's CPU then executes .CLR- CLR is the heart of the .Net framework and it does 4 primary important things.

1. Garbage collection

2. CAS (Code Access Security)

3. CV (Code Verification)

4. IL to Native translation.