Microsoft® Build Engine for Developers

As software complexity increases, proper build practices become ever more important. This essential reference drills inside MSBuild—and shows how to maximize your control over the build and deployment process. Learn how to customize and extend build processes with MSBuild—and scale them to the team, product, or enterprise level with Team Foundation Build.

Discover how to create and modify MSBuild files outside the Visual Studio IDE, using XML-based syntax to declare dynamic properties and items. Apply built-in tasks or write your own, customizing the build process by adding code generation, unit testing, or code analysis. Utilize batching and incremental builds to reduce build times, and invoke external tools in scripts to create reusable files.

Start and stop services, set assembly versions, and extend the clean process. Configure, customize, and extend Team Build, automating the build from end to end. This comprehensive guide provides the essential knowledge and practical techniques to master MSBuild and optimize your build and deployment workflows.

By understanding the intricacies of MSBuild, you can take control of the build process and ensure it aligns with your team's or organization's specific requirements. Whether you're working on a small project or managing a complex enterprise-level solution, the insights and strategies presented in this book will empower you to streamline your build practices and drive efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle.

Unlock the full potential of MSBuild and Team Foundation Build to improve the reliability, scalability, and adaptability of your build and deployment processes. Leverage the power of these tools to automate repetitive tasks, integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows, and ultimately deliver higher-quality software products to your users.

This essential reference is a must-have for any developer, build engineer, or DevOps professional who wants to take their build and deployment practices to the next level. Dive in and discover the transformative power of MSBuild and Team Foundation Build in optimizing your software development lifecycle.

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