.NET is a versatile framework developed by Microsoft that allows for the creation of a wide range of applications, from web services to desktop applications. While .NET was initially designed for Windows, it has since evolved to support cross-platform development through .NET Core and the more recent .NET 5 and .NET 6. This makes it possible to develop and run .NET applications on macOS. This article will guide you through the process of setting up your macOS environment to run .NET applications, highlighting the necessary adjustments and tools.

Examples:

1. Installing .NET on macOS:

   To start developing and running .NET applications on macOS, you first need to install the .NET SDK. Follow these steps:

   • Open the Terminal application.

   • Download and install the .NET SDK using the following commands:

     brew install --cask dotnet-sdk

   • Verify the installation by checking the .NET version:

     dotnet --version

2. Creating a New .NET Console Application:

   After installing the .NET SDK, you can create a new .NET console application:

   • Open the Terminal application.

   • Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project:

     cd ~/Projects

   • Create a new console application:

     dotnet new console -n MyConsoleApp

   • Navigate to the project directory:

     cd MyConsoleApp

3. Running the .NET Application:

   To run the newly created .NET application, use the following commands:

   • Build the application:

     dotnet build

   • Run the application:

     dotnet run

   You should see the output from the default template, which typically prints "Hello, World!" to the console.

4. Developing with Visual Studio Code:

   Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular, lightweight code editor that supports .NET development. To set it up:

   • Install Visual Studio Code from the official website.
   • Open VS Code and install the C# extension from the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).

   Now you can open your .NET project in VS Code and take advantage of features like IntelliSense, debugging, and more.