The ASP.NET vNext platform is a new foundation for web development through the Microsoft stack. The new vNext platform inherits a good deal of features from current platforms, adds some breaking changes and, more importantly, it sets new goals and a new direction. It’s surely more important for the future of Microsoft than for the future of ISVs.However, like it or not, you won’t be able to ignore vNext for too long. If it’s important for Microsoft, and you’re a Microsoft shop, then it will be important for you too at some point. Let’s find out what it’s all about and how it may affect development strategies.