Building the Coolest Console Apps in .NET

In this video, Nick Chapsas explores building visually dynamic console applications in .NET using the RazorConsole library, demonstrating how developers can leverage Razor Pages in C# for console app development.

Building the Coolest Console Apps in .NET

Presented by Nick Chapsas

Nick Chapsas walks through the process of creating console applications in .NET using the RazorConsole library. This approach utilizes Razor Pages to construct rich console interfaces, making your command-line tools much more interactive and visually appealing.

RazorConsole Overview

• RazorConsole enables developers to use familiar Razor Pages for building console UIs.
• This library transforms razor markup into styled console output, allowing for creative layouts and UI components within .NET console apps.

Getting Started with RazorConsole

1. Add RazorConsole to your .NET project (details available on RazorConsole GitHub).
2. Use Razor syntax to define your console layout and components.
3. Run your console app and see Razor DSL render directly in the terminal.

Source Code

• Download the code showcased in the video: Download link

Additional Resources

• RazorConsole GitHub repository
• Nick Chapsas’ courses and workshops

Author

• Follow Nick Chapsas on GitHub, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Summary

Developers interested in creative .NET console applications can leverage RazorConsole for a more expressive and modern CLI experience. Nick outlines setup steps and shares links for further learning.