.NET Core is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications. To get started with .NET Core, you need to download and install the .NET Core SDK. In this article, we will walk you through the process of downloading and installing the .NET Core SDK on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Downloading .NET Core SDK
To download the .NET Core SDK, follow these steps⁚
- Go to the official .NET website (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) and select the desired .NET Core version.
- Choose the correct operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and architecture (x64, Arm64, etc.) from the dropdown menus.
- Click on the “Download” button next to the desired SDK version.
- Wait for the download to complete.
Installing .NET Core SDK
Once the download is complete, follow these steps to install the .NET Core SDK⁚
- Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the installer.
- Double-click the downloaded executable file to start the installation process.
- Click on the “Install” button to begin the installation.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
- Click on the “Close” button to exit the installer.
Verifying the Installation
To verify that the .NET Core SDK is installed correctly, follow these steps⁚
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Type `dotnet –version` and press Enter.
- The command should display the version of the .NET Core SDK installed on your system.
Important Notes
Here are some important notes to keep in mind⁚
- If you install the .NET Core SDK, you do not need to install the .NET Runtime separately, as the SDK includes the Runtime.
- The .NET Core SDK includes everything you need to build and run .NET applications, using command-line tools and any editor (like Visual Studio).
By following these steps, you should now have the .NET Core SDK installed on your system, ready to use for building and running .NET applications.
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