Wednesday 

Room 2 - Level 3 

11:40 - 12:40 

(UTC±00

Talk (60 min)

Unveiling .NET Secrets with the World's Smallest C# Program

Sometimes, the most profound lessons come from the simplest examples. Have you ever wondered how the .NET runtime works?

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Prepare for a unique journey into the intricacies of .NET. We'll dissect the world's smallest C# program, unlocking deep insights into the compilation and execution of .NET applications.

Equipped with powerful tools, including PerfView, DotMemory, DotPeek, and WinDbg, we'll explore the .NET runtime environment and its inner workings like never before, uncovering fundamental principles that support the .NET applications we develop.

Whether you're new to .NET, aiming to build a strong foundation, or a seasoned developer eager to deepen your appreciation for the framework's core mechanics, this session promises to transform your perspective on C# and .NET programming.

We will delve into advanced topics, providing a rare glimpse into how .NET works. These insights will open an intriguing window into the framework you use daily, enriching your understanding, sparking your curiosity, and empowering you to tackle more complex tasks.

Join Steve for an engaging and insightful journey through the essence of. NET. This demo-heavy session promises to transform your perspective on C # and .NET programming, proving that even the smallest programs can teach us invaluable lessons and impact our approach to software development.

Steve Gordon

Steve Gordon is a Pluralsight author, 6x Microsoft MVP, and a .NET engineer at Elastic. He is based in the UK. Steve is passionate about community and all things .NET related, having worked with .NET for over 20 years. Steve enjoys sharing his knowledge through his blog, in videos and by presenting talks at user groups and conferences. Steve is excited to participate in the active .NET community and founded .NET South East, a .NET Meetup group based in Brighton. He enjoys contributing to and maintaining OSS projects. You can find Steve online at his blog, www.stevejgordon.co.uk, and on most social media platforms as @stevejgordon.