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.NET Class Libraries: The Big Picture

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Overview

There is tons of functionality that comes built in to .NET and it can be confusing to know what to use when. This course teaches you the basic .NET namespaces & classes.

A classic beginner’s dilemma is not being able to solve a problem because you don’t know which tools to use. For example, there are literally thousands of classes built-in to .NET, but where do you start to learn? In this course, .NET Class Libraries: The Big Picture, you’ll learn about the .NET class libraries you’ll use everyday. First, you’ll explore the differences between the .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5 and when to pick which. Next, you’ll discover functionality provided in read, write, and manipulate data. Finally, you’ll learn the classes involved in asynchronous programming and communicating with web resources.. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of .NET class libraries needed to start building .NET applications.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • .NET in a Nutshell 16mins
  • Manipulating Data 17mins
  • Input/Output 9mins
  • Asynchronous Programming 5mins
  • Communicating with the Web 6mins
  • Advanced Functionality 19mins

Taught by

Matthew Soucoup

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4.5 rating at Pluralsight based on 68 ratings

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