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.NET Standard 2: Getting Started

by Thomas Claudius Huber

In this course you'll learn how to write class libraries that target .NET Standard, so that your class libraries can be shared across different .NET platforms like .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Xamarin.

What you'll learn

At the core of developing a class library that can be shared across different .NET platforms, like .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Xamarin, is a thorough knowledge of .NET Standard. In this course, .NET Standard 2: Getting Started, you'll learn the skills you need to build class libraries with .NET Standard. First, you’ll learn the basics about the different .NET platforms and .NET Standard. Next, you'll explore the different versions of .NET Standard and you’ll learn how your .NET Standard library works behind the scenes. Finally, you’ll discover how to migrate your existing code from .NET Framework to .NET Standard and how to package your libraries with NuGet. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of .NET Standard that will help you immensely as you move forward to build your own class libraries that can be shared across different .NET platforms.

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About the author

Thomas is a Microsoft MVP for Windows Development. He works as a developer, consultant, and trainer in the fields of .NET, C#, TypeScript, XAML, and Azure. Thomas is a well-known speaker and book author. He has written several special interest books in his areas, including an extensive handbook for Windows Presentation Foundation and a handbook on development with TypeScript. Thomas lives in Germany's Black Forest with his wife and their three daughters. In his spare time, he plays football and ... more

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