At the core of developing a class library that can be shared across different .NET platforms, like .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Xamarin, is a thorough knowledge of .NET Standard. In this course, .NET Standard 2: Getting Started, you’ll learn the skills you need to build class libraries with .NET Standard. First, you’ll learn the basics about the different .NET platforms and .NET Standard. Next, you’ll explore the different versions of .NET Standard and you’ll learn how your .NET Standard library works behind the scenes. Finally, you’ll discover how to migrate your existing code from .NET Framework to .NET Standard and how to package your libraries with NuGet. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of .NET Standard that will help you immensely as you move forward to build your own class libraries that can be shared across different .NET platforms.
Author Name: Thomas Claudius Huber
Author Description:
Thomas is a Microsoft MVP for Windows Development. He works as a developer, consultant, and trainer in the fields of .NET, C#, TypeScript, XAML, and Azure. Thomas is a well-known speaker and book author. He has written several special interest books in his areas, including an extensive handbook for Windows Presentation Foundation and a handbook on development with TypeScript. Thomas lives in Germany’s Black Forest with his wife and their three daughters. In his spare time, he plays football and … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Building a .NET Standard Library
  35mins
• Choosing the Right Version for Your Library
  23mins
• Understanding How .NET Standard Works
  24mins
• Referencing .NET Framework Libraries in .NET Standard
  26mins
• Migrating .NET Framework Libraries to .NET Standard
  16mins
• Using Platform Specific Code with Multi-targeting
  19mins
• Generating a NuGet Package for Your Library
  17mins