MSBuild lets you create and edit extensible build solutions. Use the following links to learn more about the concepts behind MSBuild.
In This Section
- MSBuild Overview
Describes the general concepts behind the MSBuild file format and how all the pieces fit together.
- MSBuild Items
Describes items, which act as inputs to the build system.
- MSBuild Properties
Describes how to use property names and values in MSBuild project files.
- MSBuild Targets
Explains targets, which define how the MSBuild project is built.
- MSBuild Tasks
Describes tasks, which are reusable units of build execution.
- MSBuild Advanced Concepts
Describes logging, batching, and transforms.
- Building for Specific .NET Frameworks
Explains how to configure builds to target a specific .NET Framework version.
- Using Multiple Processors to Build Projects
Describes how MSBuild can build projects more rapidly in systems that have multiple or multi-core processors.
Reference
- MSBuild Project File Schema Reference
Describes the elements of the MSBuild project file format.
- MSBuild Task Reference
Describes the tasks that are included with MSBuild.
- MSBuild Reference
Contains reference information.
- MSBuild
Contains topics about how to use the Microsoft build platform that is integrated into Visual Studio.