Mastering the Basics of .NET: Where to Start

Posted on 06/28/2022 by Niko Venev

For novices, few aspects of development can be more confusing than understanding what .NET is and how it's used. This is because the term ".NET" can refer to several things at once, and they can change with upgrades and technological advancements. Getting started with .NET begins with understanding all that .NET has to offer, determining which aspects are relevant to your job, and finding the appropriate resources that can guide you to becoming a .NET master.

       

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.NET Basics

Simply put, .NET is a Microsoft framework with which to build software, applications, and services. Developers, however, can also refer to .NET as a whole platform, which can include its entire infrastructure and proprietary ecosystem.

A potentially more confusing fact is that when people refer to the .NET framework, they could be referencing the original .NET framework, the .NET-compatible Mono software, or the updated, cloud-friendly, and cross-platform version of .NET, formerly called .NET Core. When determining what you want to learn about .NET, first find out whether you need information about the whole platform or an individual framework. Consider which particular parts of .NET are most relevant to your job duties.

Since .NET can have many different applications, is reliable, and can be scaled up with little hassle, it's especially popular in corporate environments. While those looking for information targeted at .NET for beginners may automatically skip over enterprise information, using the framework at the enterprise level can be expected of a professional developer.

You may need to download the .NET framework onto your computer, depending on the version of Windows that you're using, as well as any additional development tools that you'll need to complete work on applications, such as Visual Studio.

While .NET can run on third-party operating systems with some highly technical reconfiguration, Windows is the standard operating system for .NET. For beginners, installing and running .NET on other operating systems can be a confusing process, which is why using .NET with its native Windows is recommended when starting out.

 

Getting Training for .NET: Where to Start

For the truly uninitiated, several basic educational resources can teach you about .NET. These can include traditional books as well as in-person and online courses. These resources are often separated by topic and .NET application. For example, you can find various guides and courses covering how you can use .NET when conducting work with or within:

  • Console
  • The Web
  • Windows
  • Mobile
  • Machine learning
  • The Internet of Things
  • Game development

In addition, you may also come across information on how to use particular programming languages, like C#, F#, and Visual Basic, with .NET. Where to start with .NET often begins with learning these programming languages because much of the work will not be able to be completed without a firm grasp of how to program using them. Some knowledge of HTML and CSS will also be useful when learning .NET basics.

If you're educating yourself about .NET, it's generally advisable that you familiarize yourself with versions of .NET which are cloud-friendly and cross-platform. Until recently, this was .NET Core, but the latest version is now called .NET 5.

 

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At Certstaffix Training, we know how perplexing learning a framework can be for new developers. Sometimes, it can seem like you need an advanced degree just to understand the terminology! That's why we've designed several .NET training courses to help demystify this particular framework and its associated tools. If you'd like to skip the potential struggle of learning .NET basics on your own, sign up for our hands-on classes today. Our courses are taught by a live instructor who can answer every query that you have and help you to learn in the most efficient way possible.







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