Bootstrap a .NET Core development environment for Linux
Blog post from Octopus Deploy
Jim Burger's blog post discusses the versatility and adaptability of using Microsoft .NET Core for development on Linux, offering insights and tools for .NET developers transitioning to Unix-like operating systems. He emphasizes the use of Docker and docker-compose to streamline the setup of databases and logging tools, highlighting the efficiency of short YAML configurations and the security benefits of using environment files. Burger shares his personal preferences for Linux-friendly development tools, recommending IDEs like Jetbrains Rider and Visual Studio Code for their cross-platform support and seamless integration. He also touches on the use of Vagrant for managing isolated virtual environments, particularly for testing untrusted binaries, providing a sample configuration for setting up a lightweight Arch Linux environment. The post encourages developers to explore these tools and methods to enhance productivity and flexibility in their development workflows.