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.NET BCL: Big Picture

The Base Class Library (BCL) in .NET makes it easy to reuse the same basic capabilities across application types. This course will teach you what the .NET BCL is, where it sits in the .NET Ecosystem, and what it can do for you.

Beginner
25m
(112)

Created by Barry Luijbregts

Last Updated Nov 16, 2023

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.NET BCL: Big Picture

The Base Class Library (BCL) in .NET makes it easy to reuse the same basic capabilities across application types. This course will teach you what the .NET BCL is, where it sits in the .NET Ecosystem, and what it can do for you.

Beginner
25m
(112)

Created by Barry Luijbregts

Last Updated Nov 16, 2023

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What you'll learn

You can create different types of applications and libraries with .NET. In this course, .NET BCL: Big Picture, you’ll learn how the BCL lets you reuse capabilities across application types. First, you’ll explore how the .NET BCL is different from previous versions. Next, you’ll discover where the .NET BCL fits in the .NET Ecosystem. Finally, you’ll learn what functionality the BCL provides. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the .NET BCL needed to know why and how you can use it.

.NET BCL: Big Picture
Beginner
25m
(112)
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Barry Luijbregts
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Barry is a software architect and developer with a passion for the cloud. He has worked for lots of companies throughout the last decade and is keen to share his knowledge with the community. He co-founded a usergroup focused on technology and soft-skills and currently teaches people about the benefits of the cloud.

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