Getting Started

In this chapter, we are going to learn about tools used to perform development tasks for .NET Core 2.0 on Windows and Linux operating systems. Also, we will learn how to set up Linux and virtualization using VirtualBox and Hyper-V. This chapter will cover how to install .NET Core 2.0 and tools for Windows and Linux (Ubuntu). We will learn about the virtual machine (VM) setup for Ubuntu and create your first simple .NET Core 2.0 running application code. We will configure the VM to manage your first application. The purpose of this chapter is to get a general idea of the required tools and how to install .NET core 2.0 SDK for Windows and Linux, and give you basic F# understanding.

This chapter will cover the following:

• Downloading the required tools for Windows and Linux
• Installing .NET Core 2.0 and tools (Windows)
• Setting up an Ubuntu Linux VM
• Installing .NET Core 2.0 and tools (Linux)
• Creating simple running code
• F# primer