.NET 6 introduces enhancements like improved performance, a unified base library, and support for new programming paradigms including C# 10 and F# 6. Visual Studio 2022 features integrated tooling for modern app development with capabilities such as hot reloading and live sharing, all built on a 64-bit architecture. The .NET ecosystem also embraces cloud scalability with support for Azure functions and cross-platform development, enabling a seamless experience across multiple devices.