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Here’s a step-by-step guide to your questions:

1. .NET Framework vs. NET Core SDK

Feature	.NET Framework	.NET Core SDK
Definition	A framework for building apps using. NET. It will, however, include the runtime, libraries, and tools.	Cross-platform development kit for. NET applications. Includes CLI tools, libraries, runtime, and compiler for. NET Core apps.
Platform Support	Windows-only.	Cross-platform: (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Use Cases	App-specific windows legacy applications WPF WINFORMS ASP. NET MVC.	Modern apps, cloud-native apps, microservices, containers.
Performance	Few optimizations, better for traditional workloads.	Not just any object store but high-performance object storage designed to scale and handle modern workloads.
Distribution	Part of Windows OS updates or standalone installer.	Distributed as part of the. This allows .NET Core SDK to be versioned independently.

The .NET Core SDK — The .NET SDK (Software Development Kit) is one of them used to create, build and run. NET Core apps, whereas the. NET Framework is a framework for building Windows applications.

2. IDE (Visual Studio) Editor (VS Code)

Feature	Visual Studio (IDE)	Visual Studio Code (Editor)
Definition	Complete IDE for full software development.	A small code editor with development extensions.
Features	Powerful debugging, profiling, GUI designers, built-in templates, IntelliSense, etc.	Minimalistic and lightweight, but extensible with plugins (think C#, debugging tools, etc).
Target Audience	Ideal for large-scale application development with sophisticated tools.	Great for quick edits, lightweight projects, or when switching between languages.
Performance	Can be resource-hungry as it offers many features out of the box.	Light, fast, resource-friendly.
Platform Support	For Windows (Mac for some editions)	Available on: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Customization	Very limited; only allows you to use preconfigured settings.	Very low-hanging-fruit with plug-ins and configurable settings.

When to use Visual Studio: Use Visual Studio for "Enterprise"'s heavy-duty, when visual studio will support it. Use VS Code for when you need flexibility, lightweight setups, or cross-platform needs.

3. Does. NET Core SDK Contain the. NET Core Framework?

Yes, the. NET Core SDK includes the. NET Core runtime (framework). An SDK is a set of tools in one package containing:

.NET Core Run Time: Needed in order to run the application.
Libraries: A set of core libraries used for developing. NET applications.
CLI Tools: Tools for building, running, and publishing application from command line
Roslyn Compiler — For compiling C# and VB. NET code.

So, when you install the. NET Core SDK, so when you install it, you automatically get the needed runtime (framework) for running. NET Core applications.

4. Is It Possible to Develop a Full ASP.NET MVC Web Application with VS Code?

Yes, it is possible to develop a full ASP.NET Core MVC application using Visual Studio Code. However:

Prerequisites:

Install the .NET Core SDK.
To enable IntelliSense, debug and other features for C# in VS Code, install the C# extension.

Workflow:

Run the dotnet CLI commands to create a new MVC project:
```
dotnet new mvc -n MyWebApp
```
```
cd MyWebApp
```
```
dotnet run
```
It also allows you to code in VS Code and build/run your application in an integrated terminal.
The C# extension provides debugging support.

Limitations:

VS Code does not have razor view GUI designers and other advanced features from VS.
You may have to do some manual configuration for launch and build settings.

VS Code is suitable for simple or non-enterprise. Use Visual Studio IDE for enterprise-level development with advanced debugging and design features.

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