Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010 Patterns

Visual Studio solution structure

Now we'll see how to use Visual Studio to implement the structure that has just been introduced. These suggestions are based on both my experiences as well as that of others within the BizTalk community. I always use this basic template presented in the following image for every solution and it has served me well for years.

First always start with a blank Visual Studio solution, as this will allow you to name the solution in a way that represents the functional area, the solution addresses, and the projects within the solution in a manner that reflects their purpose within that solution; such as Maps, ExternalSchemas, and so on. It is important to note that within the solution, the projects can have short names ...