Using the .NET command-line interface (CLI)

The command-line interface (CLI) is a new but strategic tool in the .NET ecosystem, enabling a modern developmental approach that can be used the same way across all platforms. At first sight, defining a tool based on the old console as "modern" might look strange, but in the world of modern development, the ability to script the build process to embrace the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) strategy is fundamental to provide faster and higher quality development life cycles.

After installing the .NET Core SDK (see https://dotnet.microsoft.com/), the .NET CLI is available through the Linux Terminal or Windows Command Prompt. A good alternative on Windows is the new Windows Terminal application, which can be downloaded through the Windows Store and provides a great replacement for the traditional Command Prompt, as well as the PowerShell terminal.

The .NET CLI has a rich list of commands, enabling...