.NET Core Documentation

Welcome to .NET Core Documentation

.NET Core is a cross‑platform, open‑source framework for building modern, cloud‑based, Internet‑connected applications. Explore the guides, API reference, and tutorials to get the most out of .NET Core.

Getting Started

Learn how to install, create, and run your first .NET Core application.

dotnet new console -n MyApp
cd MyApp
dotnet run

Latest Release

.NET 8.0 (LTS) – October 2024

Improved performance and diagnostics
Native AOT enhancements
More extensive library support

Release notes →