Using .NET Core Tools to Create Reusable and Shareable Tools & Apps

Starting with .NET Core 2.1 Microsoft introduced the Dotnet Tools platform as part of the .NET Core SDK and since then these tools have become a vital although underutilized part of the .NET Eco system. Dotnet Tools are a simple way to create, publish and consume what are essentially .NET Core applications that can be published and shared using the existing NuGet infrastructure for packaging and distribution. This means it's really quick and easy to build tools that you can share either publicly or privately.