Static Void Podcast - .NET Core RTM Series, Episode 4: Tooling
The chat dives deep into how tooling in .NET Core and ASP.NET has evolved, focusing on package managers, task runners, and the integration of newer tools like Gulp, Grunt, and npm, with a criticism on the disparity between documentation and actual implementations.
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The chat dives deep into how tooling in .NET Core and ASP.NET has evolved, focusing on package managers, task runners, and the integration of newer tools like Gulp, Grunt, and npm, with a criticism on the disparity between documentation and actual implementations.
Transcript
0:00 - 0:30
Starts with a discussion about outdated tools like Gulp and Grunt in Visual Studio templates.
0:30 - 1:10
Explores the three ways to create a .NET project and questions the maintenance of these tools.
1:10 - 1:45
Talks about bundling and minification options available within Visual Studio.
1:45 - 2:20
Discussion about discrepancies in documentation and actual project setups.
2:20 - 3:15
Considers how the .NET core documentation may lag behind actual developments.
3:15 - 4:00
Comments on community engagement in maintaining documentation and tools.
4:00 - 4:30
Raises user frustrations about learning new tools like Gulp, despite bundling being a common practice.
4:30 - 5:00
Hints at how misconceptions regarding bundling practices still exist despite changes.
5:00 - 7:00
Alludes to controversies over static typing languages and web assembly capabilities.
7:00 - 8:30
Covers differences in tooling experiences and how they compare to documentation.
8:30 - 9:30
Transition into a more relaxed tone, confirming the recording session.
9:30 - 10:00
Chooses a light discussion on TypeScript and various JavaScript frameworks.
10:00 - 11:00
Briefly mentions the UI experience with the tooling in the context of ASP.NET.
11:00 - 12:00
Discussions about using the command line vs the IDE for development.
12:00 - 13:00
Debates on whether to prefer command line tools or the IDE tools provided by Visual Studio.
13:00 - 14:30
Talks about a wider impact of Office integration across different projects and environments.
14:30 - 16:00
Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback on their experiences with new tooling.
16:00 - End
Wraps up discussions and hints at more to explore in future iterations.
