C# Development for Beginners #5: Understanding Project Structure - Projects vs Solutions
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Video Description
Let's decode how .NET organizes code! Projects, solutions, references - all that confusing stuff finally explained clearly.
What you'll learn: • Project = one csproj file = one output (EXE or DLL) • Solution = container for related projects • Anatomy of a .csproj file (it's just XML!) • Creating solution structures with dotnet CLI • Types of projects (Console, Class Library, Web, Test) • Project references vs NuGet packages • Typical enterprise application structure • Common structure mistakes to avoid
Key concepts: • Why structure matters for maintainable apps • How solutions manage build order • Best practices for organizing code
Previous Video: Your First C# Program ► 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 Understanding Project Structure 0:01 www.benday.com 0:22 Why Does Structure Matter? 0:35 Project 0:56 The Anatomy of a .csproj File 1:08 Solution 1:28 Why Use Solutions? 1:51 Creating a Solution Structure 2:00 Types of Projects 2:21 Project References 2:31 Package References (NuGet) 2:41 The New .slnx Format 2:57 Typical Enterprise Structure 3:18 Common Structure Mistakes 3:40 Pro Tips for Organization 4:10 Key Takeaways 4:35 Next: Variables and Types
Video Info
- Duration: 4:54
- Published: October 08, 2025
