Dotnet CLI
The Dotnet CLI (Command-Line Interface) is a cross-platform toolchain for developing, building, running, and publishing .NET applications. It provides a unified set of commands for managing .NET projects, dependencies, and deployments across different operating systems. It is the primary command-line tool for the .NET ecosystem, enabling automation and scripting of development workflows.
Developers should learn and use the Dotnet CLI for efficient .NET development, especially in CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and cross-platform environments. It is essential for tasks like creating new projects, managing NuGet packages, running tests, and publishing applications without relying on graphical IDEs like Visual Studio. Use cases include setting up development environments quickly, scripting deployment processes, and integrating .NET builds into DevOps tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.