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Video Description
Setting up your development environment the RIGHT way! We'll explore the entire spectrum of tools, from command line to Visual Studio.
What we cover:
- Why start with command line (understanding vs. magic)
- Installing the .NET SDK
- Command line tools (dotnet new, build, run, test, publish)
- VS Code + C# Dev Kit setup
- Visual Studio editions (Community, Professional, Enterprise)
- Which tool to use when
Pro tip: Learning command line isn't about being hardcore - it's about understanding what your IDE does behind the scenes!
Tools covered:
- Command line (0 MB, works everywhere)
- VS Code (~350 MB, cross-platform)
- Visual Studio (10-30 GB, Windows only)
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Chapters
- 0:00 Choosing Your Tools - Command Line to Visual Studio
- 0:01 www.benday.com
- 0:21 The Tool Spectrum
- 0:43 Why Start with Command Line?
- 0:50 Command Line = Understanding
- 1:20 A Hard-Won Pro Tip
- 1:41 Why This Matters for Your Future
- 2:16 Installing the .NET SDK
- 2:39 Verifying Your Installation
- 2:46 The Core Command Line Tools
- 2:56 VS Code: The Modern Choice
- 3:24 C# Dev Kit
- 3:52 Visual Studio Editions
- 4:13 Visual Studio Superpowers
- 4:47 Which Tool When?
- 4:48 Our Learning Path
- 5:05 Setting Up for Success
- 5:30 Common Installation Issues
- 5:54 Quick Tool Comparison
- 6:15 Your Action Items
- 6:41 Next: Your First C# Program
Video Info
- Duration: 6:55
- Published: October 06, 2025
