Explore the concept of .NET Standard in this 52-minute conference talk by Adam Ralph. Dive into one of the latest technologies to emerge from open source .NET initiatives, understanding its role in simplifying cross-platform development and NuGet package usage. Learn how .NET Standard compares to previous approaches, its potential to reduce confusion in multi-targeting scenarios, and its relationship with .NET Core. Gain insights into the inner workings and "magic" behind .NET Standard, equipping yourself with valuable knowledge for more efficient cross-platform development in the .NET ecosystem.