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brew install --cask dotnet-sdk@8 v8.0.422

Microsoft's framework and SDK for building cross-platform .NET applications on macOS.

Why you might care

Install this if you develop C# or F# applications targeting .NET 8. It includes the runtime, libraries, and command-line tools needed to build, run, and deploy .NET apps. Essential for .NET developers; free and open-source.

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