Understanding dotnet build vs. dotnet publish
A clear explanation of the difference between the two most important .NET CLI commands: `dotnet build` and `dotnet publish`. Learn what each command does and when you should use them.
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What's New in .NET Core 3.0? A Landmark Release is Here
An overview of the official release of .NET Core 3.0. We explore the final features of this landmark release, including support for WPF and Windows Forms, C# 8.0 with nullable reference types, and first-class support for gRPC.
Read moreA First Look at .NET Core 3.0
An early look at the major new features coming in .NET Core 3.0. From support for WPF and Windows Forms to the introduction of C# 8.0 with nullable reference types, we explore what makes this one of the most anticipated .NET releases ever.
Read moreAn Introduction to Unit Testing in .NET Core with xUnit
A beginner's guide to unit testing in .NET Core using the popular xUnit.net framework. Learn how to set up a test project, write your first tests with Facts and Theories, and follow the Arrange-Act-Assert pattern.
Read moreA First Look at .NET Core 2.1: Performance, Tools, and More
An overview of the major new features and improvements in .NET Core 2.1, a landmark Long-Term Support (LTS) release. We explore the massive performance gains, the introduction of global tools, and new features like SignalR.
Read moreAn Introduction to .NET Core
A beginner's guide to .NET Core, Microsoft's open-source, cross-platform successor to the .NET Framework. Learn about its key design principles and why it's the future of .NET development.
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2017 in Review: The Year of the Cross-Platform .NET
A look back at the defining technology trends of 2017. From the landmark release of .NET Core 2.0 to the continued rise of serverless and containers, we review a year that saw .NET emerge as a true cross-platform powerhouse.
Read moreGetting Started with ASP.NET Core 2.0
An overview of the official release of ASP.NET Core 2.0. Learn about the major improvements, including the massive API expansion with .NET Standard 2.0 and the new Razor Pages model, which make the framework easier to use than ever.
Read moreA First Look at .NET Core 2.0
An early look at the major improvements coming in .NET Core 2.0. We explore the massive expansion of the API surface area with .NET Standard 2.0 and other features that promise to make .NET Core easier to use than ever.
Read more2016 in Review: The Year of Open Source and the Cloud
A look back at the defining technology trends of 2016. From Microsoft's historic open-source pivot with the release of .NET Core 1.0 to the mainstreaming of Docker and the rapid growth of AWS, we review a year of transformative change.
Read moreAn Introduction to Entity Framework Core
A beginner's guide to Entity Framework Core 1.0, the new, cross-platform Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for .NET Core. Learn how to use it to work with databases using .NET objects instead of raw SQL.
Read moreAnnouncing .NET Core 1.0
Celebrating the landmark 1.0 release of .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core. This is the official arrival of a cross-platform, open-source, and modular .NET for the modern era of software development.
Read moreA First Look at .NET Core RC2
An early look at the major changes in .NET Core Release Candidate 2 (RC2). We explore the shift from DNX to the new dotnet CLI and the evolution of the project format, which brings us closer to the final 1.0 release.
Read moreWhat is .NET Core?
An early look at .NET Core, Microsoft's radical new vision for a modular, cross-platform, and open-source .NET framework. Learn about the core principles behind this groundbreaking new platform.
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