We have a few applications that are under the .net 3.5 framework. We have a code API (library for reusable access to central database information) that is distributed. We have moved that piece of the site to that .net 4.0 framework.
My question is; how can we make the api available to the applications that are not in a position to migrate to the .net 4.0 framework yet? The new functionality that needed by everyone is under the 4.0 framework.
Should I just create two APIs?
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I’m not sure what the confusion about a custom API is not clear.
We are very familier with writing applications, and are in the process of migrating to the 4.0 framework. It can be costly for a company (and it’s clients) to have to re-write/update an application every time a new framework comes out.
I am afraid you’ll have to recompile the older applications with the .NET 4 framework for them to work with your new API.
Or you can re-compile your API (If possible) targeting the 3.5 framework.