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The following .NET releases are currently supported:
| Version | Release Date | Support | Latest Patch Version | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET 9 | November 12, 2024 | STS | 9.0.0-preview.1 | |
| .NET 8 | November 14, 2023 | LTS | 8.0.2 | November 10, 2026 |
| .NET 7 | November 8, 2022 | STS | 7.0.16 | May 14, 2024 |
| .NET 6 | November 8, 2021 | LTS | 6.0.27 | November 12, 2024 |
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