The document introduces .NET Core, a cross-platform open source development platform. It discusses how .NET Core allows building apps that run on Windows, Linux and Mac using the same codebase. The key points covered include an overview of .NET Core and its building blocks, different application types, tooling like .NET CLI and Visual Studio Code for development, and how to get started with a sample demo. It also addresses porting existing .NET apps to .NET Core and links additional resources.