Inside the Microsoft® Build Engine: Using MSBuild and Team Foundation Build

Chapter 12. Team Build Cookbook

In this chapter, we’re going to explore solutions to some of the most common build requirements. Rather than focusing on compilation this chapter focuses on the noncompilation activities such as generating documentation, optimizing build infrastructure, packaging and deployment, and versioning. Please note that any line breaks in attributes within the XML are for printing only and should not be included when using these samples.

Documentation

Generating API Documentation Using Sandcastle

Developers creating class libraries or frameworks typically want to produce API documentation for the consumers of their assemblies. Even normal applications can benefit from producing API documentation because it allows other developers ...