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Adds documentation for the dotnet project convert command, which converts file-based programs to project-based programs. The documentation includes: - Command synopsis and description - Conversion process details - All command options (--dry-run, --force, --interactive, --output) - Examples showing conversion from file-based to project-based structure - Translation of #:sdk, #:package, and #:property directives
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This PR adds comprehensive documentation for the dotnet project convert command, a new .NET 10 SDK CLI tool that converts file-based C# programs into traditional project-based programs with .csproj files.
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- New documentation file explaining the command's purpose, syntax, and behavior
- Detailed conversion process documentation showing how file-based directives are translated to MSBuild properties
- Complete command reference with all options (--dry-run, --force, --interactive, --output) and practical examples
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@devlead thanks for adding this doc!
Can you also add an entry for it in: the TOC, and this landing page?
Adds the dotnet project convert command to the CLI index and table of contents.
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Looked at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/ and it would seem
dotnet project convertwas missing.This PR proposes to add documentation for the dotnet project convert command, which converts file-based programs to project-based programs.
The documentation includes:
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