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.NET Project Setup From Scratch Using These 6 Best Practices

Milan Jovanović

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Milan Jovanović demonstrates how to set up a .NET project using best practices like Directory.Build.props, Docker, and code analysis.

Get the source code for this video for FREE → the-dotnet-weekly.kit.com/setup Want to master Clean Architecture? Go here: bit.ly/3PupkOJ Want to unlock Modular Monoliths? Go here: bit.ly/3SXlzSt Get the source code here: patreon.com/milanjovanovic Want to build a rock-solid .NET project that won't give you headaches later? This video shows you how to set up your project the right way from day one. We'll cover everything from basic setup to some really cool tools - like using .editorconfig to keep your code clean, managing all your packages in one place, and catching bugs early with code analysis. You'll also learn how to package your app with Docker, orchestrate it using Docker Compose or the shiny new .NET Aspire, and automate your builds with GitHub Actions. Perfect for anyone who wants to level up their .NET game and build projects like a pro. My editorconfig: gist.github.com/m-jovanovic/417b7d0a641d7dd7d1972550fba298db Editorconfig sample: github.com/dotnet/runtime/blob/main/.editorconfig Central Package Management in .NET - Simplify NuGet Dependencies milanjovanovic.tech/blog/central-package-management-in-net-s… Improving Code Quality in C# With Static Code Analysis milanjovanovic.tech/blog/improving-code-quality-in-csharp-wi… Check out my courses: milanjovanovic.tech/courses Read my Blog here: milanjovanovic.tech/blog Join my weekly .NET newsletter: milanjovanovic.tech Chapters Creating the project Code style - .editorconfig Build configuration Central package management Code quality - static code analysis Containerization Orchestration - Docker Compose Orchestration - Aspire CI/CD pipeline - GitHub Actions

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What people say. Recommended for learning how to manage NuGet packages and project settings globally across a .NET solution.

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u/LlamaChairin r/dotnet • Recommends

On “Is this time to switch to VS Code or not yet?”

> (NuGets can only be updated or installed per project and there is no overall view of the installed NuGets in the solution) You can create build prop files at the solution root to manage packages across the whole solution with the .net CLI. That's what I use with vscode once I start to have a few projects that are overlapping on dependencies. Got the idea from this video since I'm a relative newbie to .net.
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u/malevolencin r/dotnet • Recommends

On “Any tips for setting up a larger solution being worked on by a team in 2025?”

This video has some good information that can help reduce conflicts across many projects in a solution. It's regarding the use of a couple of files at the solution level. Directory.Build.props for common project settings (nullable, implicit usings, etc) and the other is Directory.Packages.props which allows you to set the version of packages used across the project in a single place. Watch the video for details. link to this video
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