Guide for Installing .NET 8.0 on Ubuntu Version 24.04
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In November 2023, Microsoft released the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version of its cross-platform development platform, .NET 8.0. This version brings numerous improvements, including performance enhancements, modern language features, and support for cloud-native and AI-driven development.
With Ubuntu 24.04, installing .NET 8.0 is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
- Update apt package index:
- Install the .NET 8.0 SDK package directly from Ubuntu's repositories:
Optionally, if you only need to run .NET 8 applications without developing them, you can install the runtime instead:
These installation commands are simple on Ubuntu 24.04 because the .NET 8 packages are included in the default repositories by this Ubuntu release timeframe. There's no need to add a special Microsoft package repository or PPA for .NET 8 on Ubuntu 24.04, unlike older releases or other distros.
After installation, validate it by checking the installed version:
This should output something starting with 8.0.
You can then create and run a .NET 8 project as usual:
This will create and run a simple web application to confirm the SDK is working. If you are working within a development environment or CI pipelines, Azure DevOps documentation also confirms using the installed via standard package methods on Ubuntu 24.04.
In summary, on Ubuntu 24.04:
- Run
- Run to get the SDK
- Optionally, install the runtime with
- Verify with
- Start using it to create and run .NET 8 applications.
With .NET 8.0 and Ubuntu 24.04, you have a powerful, performant, and flexible development environment for building modern cloud, web, and desktop applications.
The step-by-step guide for installing .NET 8.0 on Ubuntu 24.04 demonstrates the integration of cutting-edge technology, as this development platform seamlessly runs on the Linux-based operating system.
After validation and successful installation, you can start leveraging the powerful features of .NET 8.0 to build and execute cloud, web, and desktop applications.
