What is BCL?

Base Class Library or BCL refers to a subset available within Framework Class Library (FCL). The term class library refers to a collection of reusable items, which are integrated into CLR. 

BCL is important as it helps in simplifying classification of items, which are essential for daily operation. For example, when the system has to work with string and primitive type data, BCL steps in to simplify such a task.   

The appropriate use of BCL is crucial to building software on the .NET framework. BCL facilitates hassle free interaction with the directory and file system on your PC and also communicates with relational databases through ADO.NET. 

Significance of BCL

BCL works in tandem with the .NET framework and is compatible for use on .NET 3.5 and Net Standard 2.0. Thus it can work with several types of computer programming languages and operating systems as well. BCL works on Linux and Windows OS too. 

How does BCL work?

BCL mainly works in sync with XPRB and XPRBprob classes. You can get these classes in xprbdn assembly. BCL is usually packed into the NuGet folder or nugget lib of the Xpress directory. Add it to a local directory folder for more benefits. 

In Conclusion:

BCL works quite differently than other classes. In case of any error, it doesn’t print an error message and nor does it end the program. Usually, it sends the error back to the user-defined sources so that users can check the error correctly. 

In a nutshell, BCL or Base Class Library has the basic and fundamental types of systems like Date, Time, String, System, and others. For most apps, BCL works well offering consistent speed and accuracy.