Installing and Getting Started with .NET in VS Code [Pt 2] | .NET for Beginners

Summary

This video tutorial guides beginners through setting up .NET and Visual Studio Code for C# development. It covers downloading .NET from Microsoft's website, installing VS Code, and adding the C# Dev Kit extension. After setup, the video demonstrates creating a simple 'Hello World' console app using VS Code's Solution Explorer. The tutorial includes adding interactive code that asks for the user's name and displays a personalized greeting with the current time. Viewers will also learn how to run their code via the integrated terminal and explore adding packages to projects.

Takeaways

• 💻 The video is part of a 'Net for Beginners' series, guiding viewers on how to install and use .NET with Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
• 🌐 Start by downloading the latest release of .NET (version 8) from the official Microsoft website.
• 🖥️ .NET is cross-platform, meaning it works on multiple operating systems, not just Windows.
• 🔧 After downloading .NET, the next step is to install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from the official website.
• 📦 In VS Code, navigate to the extensions pane and search for 'C# DevKit' to install the necessary tools for C# development.
• 📝 The 'C# DevKit' provides improvements for code editing, testing, and debugging.
• 🚀 To start a new project in VS Code, use the command 'Ctrl + Shift + P' (or 'Cmd + Shift + P' for Mac) and choose 'New Project'.
• 🖱️ Choose 'Console App' as the project type and set up the project location and name.
• 🔍 The new 'Solution Explorer' feature in C# DevKit makes it easier to navigate through C# projects in VS Code.
• 💬 A simple 'Hello World' app can be created and enhanced by adding code that interacts with the user, like asking for their name.

Q & A

What is the first step in setting up .NET and Visual Studio Code for C# development?

The first step is to download the .NET SDK from the official website at dotnet.microsoft.com/download.

Is .NET cross-platform?

Yes, .NET is cross-platform. The website will automatically detect your operating system and provide the appropriate download options.

Where can you download Visual Studio Code?

You can download Visual Studio Code from code.visualstudio.com.

What extension should be installed in Visual Studio Code for C# development?

You should install the 'C# Dev Kit' extension, which provides code editing, testing, debugging, and more.

How do you open the command palette in Visual Studio Code on Windows and Mac?

On Windows, use 'Ctrl + Shift + P' and on Mac, use 'Command + Shift + P' to open the command palette.

How do you create a new C# project in Visual Studio Code?

You can create a new C# project by typing '.NET' into the command palette and selecting 'New Project', then choosing 'Console App' from the list.

What feature does C# Dev Kit add to Visual Studio Code that helps with project navigation?

C# Dev Kit adds the 'Solution Explorer', making it easier to navigate C# projects within Visual Studio Code.

How do you run a C# program in Visual Studio Code?

To run the C# program, right-click the project in Solution Explorer, open the integrated terminal, and type 'dotnet run'.

What example code does the video use to demonstrate running a C# program?

The example code asks for the user's name and returns a greeting with the time the program is run.

What will the next part of the video series cover?

The next part of the video series will show how to add packages to a project in Visual Studio Code.