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Introduction to .Net core
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INTRODUCTION TO DOT NET CORE
BRIEF HISTORY ON .NETCORE
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Project Overview
How to create multiple projects in a solution
How to establish relationships between the projects on .Net
Project Setup
Project Structure
Building and Running the Project
Working with Dependencies and Packages
Configuration and Settings
Deployment
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How to deploy a .NET application
Design Patterns
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Design patterns used in .Net
Logging
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Logging and Diagnostics
Error Handling and Exception Logging:
Deployment
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Deployment processes
Testing
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Testing
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BRIEF HISTORY ON .NETCORE

NET Core has undergone significant evolution since its initial release. Here’s a brief history of .NET Core:

  • .NET Framework:

The journey of .NET Core begins with the introduction of the .NET Framework by Microsoft in 2002.

The .NET Framework was a Windows-only development platform that provided a comprehensive framework for building Windows applications.

It became widely adopted and served as the primary development platform for Windows-based software.

  • Introduction of .NET Core:

In 2014, Microsoft announced the development of .NET Core as an open-source and cross-platform successor to the .NET Framework.

.NET Core was designed to address the need for a modern, modular, and cross-platform development framework to meet the evolving demands of developers and the industry.

The first preview of .NET Core was released in 2015, marking the beginning of the .NET Core era.

  • Cross-Platform Support:

One of the key motivations behind .NET Core was to enable developers to build and deploy applications on non-Windows platforms.

Microsoft aimed to expand the reach of .NET by supporting Linux and macOS, in addition to Windows.

With the introduction of .NET Core, developers gained the ability to create cross-platform applications using the .NET framework.

  • Open-Source Collaboration:

Microsoft adopted an open-source approach for .NET Core, collaborating with the community and developers worldwide.

In 2016, Microsoft made a significant move by open-sourcing the core components of .NET Core, including the runtime, libraries, and tooling.

This shift allowed developers to contribute to the framework, provide feedback, and participate in its development.

  • Expansion of Ecosystem:

As .NET Core gained momentum, the ecosystem around it grew rapidly.

Microsoft and the community developed various libraries, frameworks, and tools specifically for .NET Core.

The ASP.NET Core framework, Entity Framework Core, and other cross-platform libraries were introduced to enhance web development, data access, and other areas.

  • .NET 5 and Unification:

In November 2020, Microsoft released .NET 5, representing a significant milestone in the evolution of .NET Core.

.NET 5 merged the previously separate .NET Core and .NET Framework into a single unified platform.

The unification aimed to simplify the developer experience and provide a consistent and versatile platform for building applications across different scenarios and platforms.

  • Further Iterations:

Following the release of .NET 5, Microsoft continued to release newer versions of .NET, with a focus on performance, productivity, and expanding capabilities.

Each version introduced new features, improvements, and enhancements to the framework and its associated tooling.

The framework evolved to accommodate various application types, including web applications, cloud-native microservices, desktop applications, and gaming.

It’s important to note that the information provided here represents a high-level overview, and there have been numerous updates and releases within the .NET Core ecosystem. Staying up-to-date with the latest releases, documentation, and resources from Microsoft and the community will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the evolution of .NET Core.

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