Appendix A. Getting to grips with .NET Core and .NET Standard

This appendix covers

  • Understanding the position of .NET Core in the .NET ecosystem
  • Sharing code between projects using .NET Standard libraries
  • Using the .NET Framework compatibility shim

The .NET ecosystem has changed a lot since .NET was first introduced, but the development of .NET Core has resulted in a particularly large degree of churn and the introduction of many new concepts.

This churn isn’t surprising given Microsoft’s newfound transparency regarding the development process, building in the open on GitHub. Unfortunately, it can be confusing for developers new to the .NET Framework, and even to seasoned veterans! In this appendix, I’ll try to straighten out some of the ...

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