Provides links to topics describing MSBuild concepts.
MSBuild introduces several new concepts that allow you to create and edit extensible build solutions. Use the links below to learn more about the concepts behind MSBuild.
In This Section
- MSBuild Overview
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Describes the general concepts behind the MSBuild file format and how all of the pieces fit together.
- MSBuild Items
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Describes items, which act as inputs into the build system.
- MSBuild Properties
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Describes how to use property names and values in MSBuild project files.
- MSBuild Targets
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Explains targets, which define how the MSBuild project is built.
- MSBuild Tasks
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Describes tasks, which are reusable units of build execution.
- MSBuild Advanced Concepts
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Contains links that describe logging, batching, and transforms.
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