Creating and Publishing Powerful NuGet Packages for the Community

In this chapter, we’ll embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of NuGet and package management, an essential aspect of modern .NET development. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or not, understanding NuGet will elevate your ability to manage dependencies and streamline your workflow.

We’ll begin by introducing the fundamentals of NuGet, covering what it is and why it’s a cornerstone in the .NET ecosystem. You’ll gain practical insights into creating your first NuGet package, including hands-on experience with setting up a project, packaging your code, and generating a .nupkg file. As we progress, we’ll master versioning and dependency management, which are crucial skills to ensure that your packages are compatible and up to date. Then, we’ll explore the process of publishing and distributing your packages, ensuring that our work reaches the right audience...