.NET Support and Community
Welcome to the support section for .NET development on MSDN. Here you'll find resources to help you troubleshoot issues, find answers, and connect with the .NET community.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
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Installation Problems
Having trouble installing the .NET SDK or runtime? Check out our Installation Guide for common solutions and troubleshooting steps. This includes issues related to prerequisites, environment variables, and permissions.
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Build and Deployment Errors
Encountering errors during build or deployment? Refer to our Build and Deployment Troubleshooting section. We cover common compiler errors, NuGet package issues, and deployment strategies for various platforms.
Example of a common build error:
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Runtime Exceptions
Struggling with runtime exceptions like
NullReferenceExceptionorOutOfMemoryException? Our Runtime Exception Handling guide provides tips for debugging and best practices for preventing these issues. -
Performance Tuning
Need to optimize your application's performance? Explore our resources on Performance Tuning, including profiling techniques, garbage collection best practices, and asynchronous programming patterns.
Community Resources
The .NET community is vibrant and supportive. Here are some excellent places to get help and share your knowledge:
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Stack Overflow
The go-to platform for developers to ask and answer programming questions. Tag your questions with
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GitHub Discussions and Issues
For reporting bugs, suggesting features, or discussing specific .NET projects, the official .NET GitHub repository is the place to be.
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Microsoft Learn Q&A
Engage with Microsoft experts and the community on the Microsoft Learn Q&A platform.
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Developer Blogs and Forums
Many MVPs and community members maintain blogs and forums dedicated to .NET development. Search for ".NET developer blogs" to discover valuable insights.
Reporting Bugs and Feedback
We are constantly working to improve the .NET platform. If you encounter a bug or have feedback, please:
- Check the .NET GitHub Issues tracker to see if your issue has already been reported.
- If not, please file a new issue with detailed steps to reproduce the problem.
- For general feedback, use the feedback mechanisms on Microsoft Learn.