Explore the reality of cross-platform .NET development in this 44-minute conference talk. Discover how the speaker leveraged cross-platform .NET as a reliable solution during hardware and demo mishaps before major presentations. Learn about the practical applications and future potential of this technology, including insights on Docker, Docker Hub, Docker Swarm, Red Hat, OpenShift, and benchmarks. Gain valuable perspectives on the frustrations and benefits of cross-platform .NET development, and understand why it's considered a worthwhile investment for developers.