C# Development for Beginners #2: What is .NET and Why Should You Care?
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Video Description
Let's demystify .NET! No assumptions, no skipped steps - just clear explanations of what .NET really is and why it's worth learning.
What you'll learn: • .NET as a complete development platform (runtime + libraries + tools) • The evolution: .NET Framework → .NET Core → modern .NET • Where .NET runs (Windows, Linux, Mac, containers, cloud) • What you can build (web, desktop, mobile, games) • Real-world scale examples (Stack Overflow, Nasdaq, UPS) • EXE vs DLL - what actually gets created when you build
Key takeaways: • .NET is completely free and open source • Truly cross-platform with no vendor lock-in • Used by Fortune 500 companies globally • Strong job market with competitive salaries
Previous Video: Series Introduction ► Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxFXI4dC2shfDgudNdh1FtSLcAZG0-Ba ► Code Repository: https://github.com/benday-inc/csharp-for-beginners-2025
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0:00 What is .NET and Why Should You Care? 0:01 www.benday.com 0:22 .NET 0:49 The Construction Kit Analogy 1:19 The Evolution of .NET 1:44 Where Can .NET Run? 1:54 Cross-Platform Reality 2:20 What Can You Build? 2:51 Real World Scale 3:15 Free and Open Source 3:36 Understanding Build Output 3:46 EXE and DLL 4:08 Why Learn .NET Now? 4:42 Key Takeaways 5:08 Next: Setting Up Your Environment
Video Info
- Duration: 5:20
- Published: October 03, 2025
