Get Started with .NET Documentation

Welcome to .NET!

This guide will help you set up your development environment and write your first .NET application. .NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.

Getting Started in 3 Simple Steps

🚀 Install .NET

Download and install the latest .NET SDK for your operating system. This includes the runtime and development tools.

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💻 Create Your First App

Learn how to create a simple console application, a web API, or a web UI using the .NET CLI.

Create Your App

💡 Explore Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental concepts of .NET, including C#, project structure, and common libraries.

Learn Core Concepts

What Can You Build with .NET?

With .NET, you can build a wide variety of applications:

Web Applications and Services: Using ASP.NET Core for blazing-fast web apps and APIs.
Cloud-Native Applications: Scalable and resilient applications deployed to Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Desktop Applications: Modern desktop experiences with WPF, Windows Forms, and .NET MAUI.
Mobile Applications: Cross-platform mobile apps with .NET MAUI.
Games: Powerful game development with Unity.
IoT and Machine Learning: For cutting-edge innovation.

Resources to Help You Succeed

📚 Official Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for building different types of .NET applications.

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❓ FAQs & Troubleshooting

Find answers to common questions and solutions to typical issues.

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💬 Community Forums

Connect with other .NET developers, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

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