.NET SDK
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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Links
- https://www.microsoft.com/net/core#macos
- Brew formula source: Casks/d/dotnet-sdk@8.rb
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