Foreword
.NET Core is what we’ve always asked for as .NET developers: an open source, fast, and portable runtime for C#, VB, F#, and more. The book you’re holding is a great on-ramp to the world of .NET and .NET Core. You’ll learn the why, what, and how of building systems on this new platform. You’ll utilize a host of open source libraries to test your code, access databases, build microservices, and ultimately go live! You’ll also learn how to debug and profile real code in the real world with practical tips and a pragmatic perspective.
.NET Core brings the Common Language Runtime not just to Windows, but also to Mac, Linux, and beyond. You can run .NET Core in a Docker container on an ARM-based Raspberry Pi if it makes you happy! You can ...
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