How to Create a .NET Core Application in Visual Studio Code?

You can create a .NET Core application in Visual Studio Code using the following steps:

1. Install Prerequisites

• .NET SDK: Download and install the latest version of the .NET SDK from https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download.
• Visual Studio Code: Download and install Visual Studio Code from https://code.visualstudio.com/.
• C# Extension: Open Visual Studio Code and install the C# extension from the Extensions marketplace.

2. Create a New Project

• Open a Terminal: In Visual Studio Code, open the integrated terminal by pressing Ctrl+` (backtick).
• Initialize Project: Run the following command to create a new .NET Core project:

  dotnet new console -o MyProjectName

  Replace MyProjectName with your desired project name.

• Navigate to Project Folder: Use the cd command to navigate to the newly created project folder:

  cd MyProjectName

3. Run the Application

• Build and Run: Execute the following command to build and run your application:

  dotnet run

  This will compile your project and run the default "Hello, World!" program.

4. Code and Debug

• Open Project in VS Code: Open the project folder in Visual Studio Code by clicking File > Open Folder and selecting the project directory.
• Edit Code: Modify the Program.cs file to add your desired logic.
• Debug: Set breakpoints in your code by clicking in the left margin next to the line numbers. Then, start debugging by pressing F5 or clicking the Run and Debug button.

5. Additional Features

• Package Management: Use the dotnet add package command to install additional NuGet packages.
• Testing: Create unit tests using the dotnet test command and the xUnit framework.
• Deployment: Publish your application using the dotnet publish command.

By following these steps, you can easily create and develop your .NET Core applications using Visual Studio Code.