, but I don't think it's a good starting point. I think I need to get familiar with more basic stuff before considering other tools.
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Yes!
I started out looking at a framework and wasted a lot of time before getting down to learning the basics of C# and ADO.NET.
Once you've learned the basics of the language, you'll be able to decide on what framework, if any, makes sense for you.
In many cases, that choice has been pre-selected by the employer or the client.