ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development - Introduction

Trevor Williams introduces a course on building an ASP.NET Core MVC application, emphasizing cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS, Linux, and Windows. The course covers Entity Framework Core, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, and Auth 0 integration, while familiarizing students with GitHub. Key development tools include Docker, Visual Studio Code, Azure Data Studio, and the .NET CLI, chosen for their cross-platform capabilities and resource efficiency. The course aims to equip students with the skills to build applications using lightweight, versatile tools.

What is the significance of using Docker in this course?

How do Visual Studio Code and Azure Data Studio compare to Visual Studio 2022?