How to choose between .NET Core and .NET Framework?

Purpose:

• This question one again tests whether the developer has a grasp on the industry's evolution
• Developers should show that they understand how containerization has driven the need for core
• Key to this description should be potential references to Microservice Architecture
• Mentions about package support for netstandard and Core will show experience

Potential Answers:

The .NET Framework is the traditional .Net framework that targets Windows apps and Windows systems. .NET Core is a smaller open sourced cross platform framework for server apps, console apps, web applications.

.NET Core for when:

• Cross-platform needs.
• Targeting microservices.
• Docker containers.
• High-performance and scalable systems.

.NET Framework for when:

• Currently using .NET Framework (extend instead of migrate).
• Third-party .NET libraries or NuGet packages not available for .NET Core
• .NET technologies that aren't available for .NET Core
• App uses a platform that doesn’t support .NET Core.