Core SDK Tools Documentation
This section provides detailed information about the essential tools and Software Development Kits (SDKs) for developing with Microsoft technologies. Explore the documentation below to understand their features, usage, and best practices.
SDK Overview
The Core SDK provides a foundational set of tools and libraries required for building a wide range of applications. It includes compilers, debuggers, build utilities, and essential runtime components.
Key Tools & Utilities
MSBuild
The build platform and extensibility model for Microsoft products. It's used to orchestrate the build process for .NET applications.
<Project DefaultTargets="Build" ToolsVersion="15.0" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
<ItemGroup>
<Compile Include="MyProject.cs" />
</ItemGroup>
<Target Name="Build">
<!-- Build tasks go here -->
<Message Text="Building MyProject..." />
</Target>
</Project>
Visual Studio Code (Command Line)
While primarily an editor, the `code` command-line tool allows integration with build systems and script execution.
code --install-extension ms-dotnettools.csharp
code --list-extensions
NuGet Package Manager
The package manager for the .NET ecosystem. Used to consume and produce libraries and other reusable components.
dotnet add package Newtonsoft.Json
NuGet.exe install EntityFramework -Version 6.4.4
.NET CLI
The command-line interface for the .NET platform. Essential for creating, building, running, and publishing .NET applications.
dotnet new console -o MyConsoleApp
cd MyConsoleApp
dotnet build
dotnet run
Windows Application Packaging Project
Tools for creating modern Windows applications (UWP, WinUI) and packaging them for the Microsoft Store.
<!-- Example snippet from a .wapproj file -->
<ItemGroup>
<AppxPackageManifest Include="Properties\AppxManifest.xml" />
</ItemGroup>
SDK Features & Integration
Discover how these tools work together to provide a seamless development experience:
- Cross-platform development capabilities.
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines.
- Extensible build system for custom workflows.
- Rich ecosystem of third-party libraries via NuGet.