Project Structure

.NET Project Structure and Build Configuration

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Setting up a new .NET solution with modern best practices
• Configuring centralized build properties across multiple projects
• Implementing central package version management
• Setting up SourceLink for debugging and NuGet packages
• Automating version management with release notes
• Pinning SDK versions for consistent builds

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Recommended Solution Layout

MyApp/
├── .config/
│   └── dotnet-tools.json           # Local .NET tools
├── .editorconfig
├── .gitignore
├── global.json
├── nuget.config
├── Directory.Build.props
├── Directory.Build.targets
├── Directory.Packages.props
├── MyApp.slnx                       # .NET 9+ SDK / VS 17.13+
├── src/
│   ├── MyApp.Core/
│   │   └── MyApp.Core.csproj
│   ├── MyApp.Api/
│   │   ├── MyApp.Api.csproj
│   │   ├── Program.cs
│   │   └── appsettings.json
│   └── MyApp.Infrastructure/
│       └── MyApp.Infrastructure.csproj
└── tests/
    ├── MyApp.UnitTests/
    │   └── MyApp.UnitTests.csproj
    └── MyApp.IntegrationTests/
        └── MyApp.IntegrationTests.csproj