Add .slnx file for .NET 9+ compatibility alongside existing .sln file #162
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This PR adds a modern XML-based solution file (
.slnx) to the repository using thedotnet solution migratecommand, as requested in the issue. The.slnxformat is the new solution file format introduced in .NET 9 SDK.Changes
IntelliTect.Multitool.slnxusingdotnet solution migrate IntelliTect.Multitool.slnIntelliTect.Multitool.slnfile is retained for backwards compatibility with older versions of Visual Studio and .NET SDKBenefits
The
.slnxformat provides several advantages over the traditional.slnformat:Compatibility
Both solution files now coexist in the repository:
.slnfile - maintains compatibility with .NET 8 SDK, Visual Studio 2022, and earlier versions.slnxfile - provides modern solution format for .NET 9+ SDK and future Visual Studio versionsThe repository continues to build successfully with .NET 8 SDK, ensuring no breaking changes for existing workflows.
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