Downloading Core 7 for a x64 bit windows 11 operating system

Dean Everhart 1,496 Reputation points
2023-03-23T16:17:18.0233333+00:00

I've been working with .net core 6. I tend to want to stay with it because I am used to it, but I'm considering upgrading to .core 7, since it is available.

Would it be advisable to upgrade to 7 for new projects?

The download page seems complicated...

64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

...am I going in the right direction?

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  1. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 55,601 Reputation points
    2023-03-23T17:00:10.7633333+00:00

    when you create a project in visual studio, you pick the version, so having 7.0 installed has no impact (other than disk space). other tools it may default to 7.0

    if there are 7.0 features you want for your new project then I'd use 7.0. But in general I try to stay on the LTS version as you have 6 more months to upgrade.

    for example, in November net 8.0 will be released. with 6.0 LTS you will have to Nov 2024 to upgrade. with 7.0 you will have until May 2024 to upgrade. for production, I like to wait a couple months after release to upgrade to a new version. the window is tight for non LTS versions like 7.0.

    But if you are doing mobile (Maui) projects, I'd stay on the most current version, as the platforms evolve quickly.

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  1. AgaveJoe 26,191 Reputation points
    2023-03-23T16:44:18.2366667+00:00

    You can certainly download the latest SDK based on your system specification. However, if you keep Visual Studio up-to-date then you have the latest .NET Core SDK.

    Open the package manager console in Visual Studio and enter the following command.

    dotnet --version

    The download page seems complicated... 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    .NET is cross platform. You need to know your system specs to get the right installer/binary. In Windows, right click the start menu and select "System".

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