.NET
The cross-platform runtime and tooling.
.NET is taught here in 3 lessons, running from .NET SDK and project files through to Publishing and deployment. Each lesson takes one topic, shows the working code, and links onward to the next, so the course can be read straight through in order.
| Track | .NET |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Reading time | about 39 minutes |
| Prerequisites | None beyond being able to open a text editor |
Lessons
- .NET SDK and project filesWhat the SDK actually installs, how an SDK-style project file describes a build, and how to pin a repository to one SDK version.
- The dotnet CLI workflowSolution and project scaffolding, package management, and the build, test, watch and format loop you actually live in.
- Publishing and deploymentFramework-dependent versus self-contained output, containerising a service, and the trimming and AOT trade-offs you must measure.
More in .NET
ASP.NET Core LINQ WinForms WPF
FAQ
How long does the .NET course take?
It has 3 lessons, about 39 minutes of reading. Expect roughly twice that if you type out and run every example.
Do I need prior experience for .NET?
No. This is the first course in .NET, so it starts from the beginning and assumes no background.
What should I read after .NET?
Continue with ASP.NET Core (3 lessons), the next course in .NET.
Last refreshed 2026-09-18.