Compiles JavaScript into shader language which can then be compiled and run on GPUs for significantly boosted performance in specific use cases (neural networks, raytracing..) 

"If you rely on legacy features in WCF, ASPX pages, or other older technologies then they likely don't have any path forward after framework 4.8."  

Writing clean code that follows industry standards is always a good idea. But it's usually easier said then done. Read on for overview of writing clean code. 

If you’re starting a new project and plan on using MVC and/or Web API, then it’s almost certain you should use ASP.NET Core. 

npm install stickyelements and insert dist/stickyelements-animate.js (or build your own bundle using src files)

Then, stick elements!  Demo

stickyElements('.item', {
  stickiness: 5,
  duration: 450
});
  

If you are working with .NET, then there are some very easy to consume libraries to help you host a WebSocket server or connect as a WebSocket client. 

Microsoft has shifted .NET's focus from Windows to " the cloud" (code for Azure). If you don't care about Azure then there's nothing really exciting in all these changes.