Cross updating with Microservices eBook v2.1.02 - Chapter 5

docs/standard/microservices-architecture/docker-application-development-process/index.md

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 title: Development Process for Docker Based Applications
-description: .NET Microservices Architecture for Containerized .NET Applications | Development Process for Docker Based Applications
+description: Get a high level overview of the options for developing Docker-based applications. Using your choice of Visual Studio for Windows, Visual Studio for Mac, or Visual Studio Code for multiplatform support (Windows, Mac and Linux).
 author: CESARDELATORRE
 ms.author: wiwagn
-ms.date: 10/18/2017
+ms.date: 09/27/2018
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 # Development Process for Docker-Based Applications
 
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 Whether you prefer a full and powerful IDE or a lightweight and agile editor, Microsoft has tools that you can use for developing Docker applications.
 
-**Visual Studio (for Windows)**. To develop Docker-based applications, use Visual Studio 2017 or later versions that comes with tools for Docker already built-in. The tools for Docker let you develop, run, and validate your applications directly in the target Docker environment. You can press F5 to run and debug your application (single container or multiple containers) directly into a Docker host, or press CTRL+F5 to edit and refresh your application without having to rebuild the container. This is the most powerful development choice for Docker-based apps.
+**Visual Studio (for Windows).** When developing Docker-based applications with Visual Studio, it's recommended to use Visual Studio 2017 version 15.7 or later, that comes with tools for Docker already built-in. The tools for Docker let you develop, run, and validate your applications directly in the target Docker environment. You can press F5 to run and debug your application (single container or multiple containers) directly into a Docker host, or press CTRL+F5 to edit and refresh your application without having to rebuild the container. This is the most powerful development choice for Docker-based apps.
 
-**Visual Studio for Mac**. It is an IDE, evolution of Xamarin Studio, that runs on macOS and supports Docker-based application development. This should be the preferred choice for developers working in Mac machines who also want to use a powerful IDE.
+**Visual Studio for Mac.** It's an IDE, evolution of Xamarin Studio, running in macOS and supports Docker since mid-2017. This should be the preferred choice for developers working in Mac machines who also want to use a powerful IDE.
 
-**Visual Studio Code and Docker CLI**. If you prefer a lightweight and cross-platform editor that supports any development language, you can use Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Docker CLI. This is a cross-platform development approach for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
+**Visual Studio Code and Docker CLI**. If you prefer a lightweight and cross-platform editor that supports any development language, you can use Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Docker CLI. This is a cross-platform development approach for Mac, Linux, and Windows. Additionally, Visual Studio Code supports extensions for Docker such as IntelliSense for Dockerfiles and shortcut tasks to run Docker commands from the editor.
 
-By installing [Docker Community Edition (CE)](https://www.docker.com/community-edition) tools, you can use a single Docker CLI to build apps for both Windows and Linux. Additionally, Visual Studio Code supports extensions for Docker such as IntelliSense for Dockerfiles and shortcut tasks to run Docker commands from the editor.
+By installing [Docker Community Edition (CE)](https://www.docker.com/community-edition) tools, you can use a single Docker CLI to build apps for both Windows and Linux.
 
 ### Additional resources
 
--   **Visual Studio Tools for Docker**
-    [*https://docs.microsoft.com/aspnet/core/publishing/visual-studio-tools-for-docker*](https://docs.microsoft.com/aspnet/core/publishing/visual-studio-tools-for-docker)
+- **Visual Studio**. Official site. \
+  [*https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/*](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/)
 
--   **Visual Studio Code**. Official site.
-    [*https://code.visualstudio.com/download*](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
+- **Visual Studio Code**. Official site. \
+  [*https://code.visualstudio.com/download*](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
 
--   **Docker Community Edition (CE) for Mac and Windows**
-    [*https://www.docker.com/community-editions*](https://www.docker.com/community-edition)
+- **Docker Community Edition (CE) for Mac and Windows** \
+  [*https://www.docker.com/community-editions*](https://www.docker.com/community-edition)
 
 ## .NET languages and frameworks for Docker containers