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Video Description
Time to write actual C# code! We'll create, understand, and modify your first console application using just the command line.
What you'll learn:
- Creating a console application with 'dotnet new'
- Understanding every file that gets created
- Running your program with 'dotnet run'
- Making it interactive with Console.ReadLine()
- String interpolation with $"Hello, !"
- Adding decision logic with if/else
- Common beginner mistakes and how to fix them
We'll build:
- Static "Hello World"
- Interactive name greeting
- Logic-based responses
Commands used:
dotnet new console -n HelloWorld
cd HelloWorld
dotnet run
Celebrate your first C# program - smash that like button! Stuck on something? Ask in the comments - I'm here to help!
Chapters
- 0:00 Your First C# Program
- 0:01 www.benday.com
- 0:22 What We're Building
- 0:36 Creating Our Project
- 0:46 What Got Created?
- 1:07 Your First C# Code
- 1:19 Running Your Program
- 1:28 What Actually Happened?
- 1:46 Let's Make It Interactive
- 1:57 Understanding the New Code
- 2:18 Common Beginner Mistakes
- 2:45 Let's Add Some Logic
- 2:55 Build Output Explained
- 3:12 Your Turn: Experiment!
- 3:34 Key Takeaways
- 4:00 Next: Understanding Project Structure
Video Info
- Duration: 4:14
- Published: October 07, 2025
