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MSBuild is a renowned platform that can be used for Microsoft’s Visual Studio software development apps. However, it is not always easy to use. Therefore, Microsoft has released an experimental version of the MSBuild editor.

It will help developers comprehend their project files and use advanced functionality that requires editing the project file directly. The experimental editor understands MSBuild files more than the existing XML schema allows.

In a blog post, Microsoft says:

Although Visual Studio provides a rich UI for managing your project and its settings, you may need to edit your csproj file directly to access certain advanced features that are not exposed in the UI. You may also need to edit csproj files directly when merging changes from source control, or you may be writing targets and props files for local use or for publishing in a NuGet package. If any of these scenarios apply to you, we’d like your feedback on the new experience.

Let’s check out the features of this new experimental editor:

2.Code within the editor

Detects problems easily

Takes MS Build editing experience to another level

Microsoft urged all users who use MSBuild files to share feedback after using it, as it will help them improve it and make it available by default for all developers.

If you want to use it, search for MSBuild Editor in the Visual Studio extension manager or get itfrom the Visual Studio Marketplace.

Would you like to take this experimental editor for a spin? Share your thoughts with our readers in the comments section below.

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Srishti Sisodia

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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.

Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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Srishti Sisodia

Windows Software Expert

She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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