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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
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Chapters
- 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
