Packing light with VS Code and the C# Dev Kit | .NET Conf 2023

Join us for an enlightening (get it?) session on lightweight C# development with the all new C# DevKit extension and Visual Studio Code.

In this session, we’ll explore the key features of the C# Dev Kit, as well as some valuable tips and tricks for getting the most out of Visual Studio Code. Learn how to navigate your codebase with ease, utilize debugging tools effectively and map the concepts you already know onto an editor that might be new to you.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with C#, this session will provide you with practical insights and techniques to make your C# development lightweight and efficient.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:06 Packing Light with VS Code and the C# Dev Kit
00:31 On today’s show
00:54 What is VS Code
2:11 VS Code vs. Visual Studio IDE
04:04 What is C# Dev Kit
05:24 What’s included in C# Dev Kit
06:33 Demo – VS Code UI Elements
10:52 Demo – VS Code Settings
13:32 Demo – Command Palette
14:42 Get Started – Pick Your Theme
16:02 C# Dev Kit – Get Started
20:00 Demo – RudeGPT
21:57 Let’s start coding
27:00 Run and Debug
30:37 More on the Debugger
32:56 Demo – Testing
36:36 Report Issues and Contribute
38:02 Resources
https://theurlist.com/packing-light
39:31 Wrap

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