Packaging and Distributing .NET Assemblies and Packages

In the modern software ecosystem, writing great code is only half the battle; you must also know how to package and share your work efficiently. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts and practical steps required to bundle, version, and distribute your .NET applications and libraries. You will start by understanding core principles like assemblies, namespaces, and dependency management before moving on to modern packaging standards. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently compile code into reusable packages, manage dependencies, and publish your work securely for cross-platform consumption. What you'll learn: - Understand the core structure of .NET assemblies, namespaces, and metadata; - Create and configure NuGet packages using modern MSBuild and dotnet CLI commands; - Manage dependency versioning, target frameworks, and multi-targeting strategies; - Prepare applications for cross-platform distribution and deployment; - Configure continuous integration pipelines to automate packaging and publishing. This course begins with essential definitions and step-by-step conceptual walkthroughs, progressing to real-world scenarios and distribution best practices. It is designed specifically for beginner to intermediate .NET developers who want to transition from writing local code to publishing professional-grade packages, with no prior packaging experience required. Start reading today to master the art of .NET library distribution.