C# TutorialLesson 3Free preview

C# Get Started

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Summary

To start writing C#, install the SDK from Microsoft's official website, and then create a new project with the new dotnet command. Programs run via a dotnet run on the terminal or via IDE like Visual Studio and VS Code. A minimum console project contains one file Program.cs and an extended project file .csproj.

Key points

The SDK already includes the compiler and runtime needed to run C# programs.
Dotnet new console created a new console project complete with the Program.cs file.
The dotnet run compiles and then runs the project in one command.
Each console program has an entry point in the form of the Play method.
IDE like Visual Studio or VS Code makes it easy to code and debugging.

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