• .NET Core
  • ASP.NET Core
  • C#

Using .NET Core in Visual Studio Code

.NET Core gives you a blazing fast and modular platform for creating server applications that run on Windows, Linux and Mac. Use Visual Studio Code with the C# extension to get a powerful editing experience with full support for C# IntelliSense (smart code completion) and debugging.

Getting Started

  1. Install .NET Core.
  2. Install the C# extension from the VS Code Marketplace.

Hello World

If you'd like to get started with a simple "Hello World" program on .NET Core, follow the steps below:

  1. Initialize a C# project:

  2. Open the command prompt (or terminal).

  3. Navigate to the folder where you'd like to create the C# project.
  4. Type dotnet new console.

  5. This creates a Program.cs file in your folder with a simple "Hello World" program already written.

  6. Resolve the build assets by typing dotnet restore.

Tip: .NET Core Tools are now MSBuild-based. This means a .csproj project file will be created instead of a project.json. Read more.

  • Running restore pulls down the required packages declared in the project.json file.
  • You'll see a new project.lock.json file in your project folder.

  • This file contains information about your project's dependencies to make subsequent restores quicker.

  • When the project folder is first opened in VS Code, a notification will appear at the top of the window asking if you'd like to add the required assets to build and debug your project. Select Yes.

  • Run the "Hello World" program by typing dotnet run in the command prompt (or terminal).

Watch a video tutorial for further setup help on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Tip: Continue exploring C# development: Debug with VS Code and .NET Core

Next Steps

  • Basic Editing - Learn about the powerful VS Code editor.
  • Code Navigation - Move quickly through your source code.
  • Working with C# - Learn about the great C# support you'll have when working on your .NET Core application.
  • Tasks - Running tasks with Gulp, Grunt and Jake. Showing Errors and Warnings
  • .NET Core Docs - Visit the .NET Core docs for more information on this powerful cross-platform development solution.