Six Resources for Modern .Net development

Introduction

I realized when I was working on the last post that there are a number of resources I take for granted that may benefit people just getting started. These resources include SDKs, Platform Documentation, Tools and Expert Training.

SDKs and Documentation

These links will get you the information you need to get started with Microsoft's latest cross platform framework. 

• http://dot.net/core   - Software Development Kits provide you with the code and documentation needed to get the most out of the platform they support.
• http://asp.net/core - Documentation and additional resources for web developers that want to use Microsoft's latest version of Asp.Net

Tools

There are two code editor's that I use. They can both be found at the following site: https://visualstudio.com

Visual Studio Code is the light weight option. Visual Studio IDE requires payment but provides enhanced debugging and an exhaustive list of extensions.  There are multiple versions of the full Visual Studio IDE with comparisons available at the link provided previously.

Training

The following sites have been invaluable for providing up to date content about our chaotic world of software development:

• https://mva.microsoft.com Microsoft's Virtual Academy - this is a mix of free and paid content well worth bookmarking
• https://pluralsight.com - a paid service with free trials - The author's on this site are some of the most famous and talented in the industry. It combines video training with the ability to sign up for a mentor if you need it.
• https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/c-7-and-net-core-cookbook - a great book by a friend of mine: Dirk Strauss. He is in the process of writing another book about .Net Core. I will be writing more about who my favorite authors are and their books.

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Comments

[Dirk]

Another nice way to watch Pluralsight videos is via their Apple TV app. While perhaps not what one would call light entertainment, there is a laid back feeling to watching videos this way. If you watch in front of a pc, you will be sitting in an office chair. It will feel more like work. Being able to lie on a couch and watch these training videos, makes it so much easier. I love the article. Thanks for the mention. :-)

[Thor Kornbrek]

You can also beam training videos from a phone or computer to a lot of TVs today. Miracast technology, rocks! Anytime on the mention. Glad to support other developers that are actively helping the community.