Environment Setup
Install 3 Things. Done in 5 Minutes.
Verify Install
dotnet --versionSee 8.0.x? You're ready.
Quick Check 🧠
Easy Q1: Which command checks.NET version?
dotnet --versionSee 8.0.x? You're ready.
| Tool | Job | Analogy |
|---|---|---|
| .NET SDK | Compiler + Runtime + Base Libraries | The engine + fuel + roads |
| VS Code | Text editor with superpowers | MS Word for code. Highlights errors live. |
| C# Dev Kit | IntelliSense, Debugger, Test runner | Autocorrect + Grammarly for C# |
| VS Code | 2GB. Fast. Cross-platform. Best for learning + web APIs. |
| Visual Studio Community | 8GB. Full IDE. Best for huge enterprise apps, WPF, MAUI. |
Recommendation: Start with VS Code. Switch to VS only if you build desktop apps.
dotnet new console -n HelloApp
cd HelloApp
dotnet runnew console creates Program.cs. run compiles + executes.
dotnet --info to see all installed SDKsbrew install dotnet. Or download.pkg/.deb from Microsoft.
Easy Q1: Which command checks.NET version?
Medium Q1: dotnet new console creates which file?
Hard Q2: VS Code vs Visual Studio. Which is lighter?
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