May 1, 2024
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.NET 5 is the latest version of the .NET platform, a free and open-source framework for building web applications, desktop applications, mobile applications, and more. .NET 5 is cross-platform, meaning you can write code once and run it on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Additionally, .NET 5 includes many new features and improvements, making this one of the most significant updates to the platform to date.
Why Learn .NET 5?
There are many reasons why someone might want to learn .NET 5. Here are a few:
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.NET 5 is a modern and up-to-date platform. It includes the latest features and improvements, making it a great choice for developing new applications or updating existing ones.
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.NET 5 is cross-platform. You can write code once and run it on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a great choice for building applications that need to run on multiple platforms.
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.NET 5 is open-source. This means that you can use it for free, and you can also contribute to its development.
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.NET 5 has a large community. This means that there is a lot of help and support available if you need it.
What Can You Do with .NET 5?
You can use .NET 5 to develop a wide variety of applications, including:
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Web applications: .NET 5 is a great choice for developing web applications, thanks to its support for ASP.NET Core, a high-performance web framework.
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Desktop applications: You can also use .NET 5 to develop desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Mobile applications: .NET 5 can be used to develop mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin, a cross-platform mobile development framework.
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Microservices: .NET 5 is a great choice for developing microservices, which are small, independent services that can be combined to create larger applications.
How to Learn .NET 5
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Find a path to becoming a .NET 5. Learn more at:
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
.NET 5.
Covers the latest features of C# 8 and .NET Core 3, including new language features, performance improvements, and cloud-native development.
Provides a comprehensive guide to ASP.NET Core 3.1, including chapters on building web applications, using MVC, and working with Razor Pages.
Covers the latest features of C# 10 and .NET 6, including new language features, performance improvements, and cloud-native development.
Covers the latest features of C# 9.0 and .NET 5, including new language features, performance improvements, and cloud-native development.
Provides a deep dive into the C# 7.0 language, including chapters on language fundamentals, performance tuning, and code quality.
Covers the latest features of Entity Framework Core 5, including new database providers, improved performance, and support for new features in .NET 5.
This cookbook provides over 100 recipes for solving common problems in .NET Core 3.1, including recipes for working with ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and Azure.
Covers the latest features of .NET 5 for cloud native development, including new features in ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and Azure.
Provides a quick start guide to .NET 5, including chapters on installing .NET 5, creating your first .NET 5 application, and working with C#, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/6pdijt/net