{"id":12472,"date":"2023-03-18T04:20:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T04:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12472"},"modified":"2023-03-18T04:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T04:20:40","slug":"i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I couldn&#8217;t believe how easy it was to upgrade my .NET version in Visual Studio! Learn the game-changing steps now!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6776be47e33db\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6776be47e33db\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/#Changing_the_NET_Version_in_Visual_Studio_A_Perplexing_Journey\" title=\"Changing the .NET Version in Visual Studio: A Perplexing Journey\">Changing the .NET Version in Visual Studio: A Perplexing Journey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/#1_Determine_the_NET_Version_You_Need\" title=\"1. Determine the .NET Version You Need\">1. Determine the .NET Version You Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/#2_Changing_the_NET_Version\" title=\"2. Changing the .NET Version\">2. Changing the .NET Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/#3_Best_Practices_to_Keep_in_Mind\" title=\"3. Best Practices to Keep in Mind\">3. Best Practices to Keep in Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/i-couldnt-believe-how-easy-it-was-to-upgrade-my-net-version-in-visual-studio-learn-the-game-changing-steps-now\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_NET_Version_in_Visual_Studio_A_Perplexing_Journey\"><\/span>Changing the .NET Version in Visual Studio: A Perplexing Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As software developers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of upgrading our applications, and changing the .NET version in Visual Studio is just one of those tasks. However, this process can be quite perplexing if you\u2019re not familiar with the steps involved. In this vibrant and energetic pillar article, we\u2019ll explore the mysterious steps you need to follow to change the .NET version in Visual Studio and some best practices you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Determine_the_NET_Version_You_Need\"><\/span>1. Determine the .NET Version You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you embark on this dizzying journey, you must first determine the .NET version your project requires. However, this task is not as simple as it may seem. You must find this information in your project\u2019s properties. To do this, right-click on your project in Visual Studio Solution Explorer, then click on Properties.<\/p>\n<p>In the Properties box, look for the Target Framework option under the Application tab. This will show you the current .NET version of the project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Changing_the_NET_Version\"><\/span>2. Changing the .NET Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is where things get a bit wild. Once you know the .NET version required for your project, it\u2019s time to make the necessary changes. Brace yourself, and follow these convoluted steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer.<\/li>\n<li>Click on Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Application tab.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the Target Framework option.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the .NET version you want to use.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the box.<\/li>\n<li>Close the Properties box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Visual Studio will now apply the changes to your project. However, be warned that changing the .NET version may require upgrading your project to new features or APIs. If this is the case, you may need to make additional modifications to your application.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Best_Practices_to_Keep_in_Mind\"><\/span>3. Best Practices to Keep in Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remain grounded and follow these best practices when changing the .NET version of a project:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Always backup your project \u2013 trust us, you don&#8217;t want to end up in a labyrinth with no way back.<\/li>\n<li>Check for compatibility issues \u2013 you don&#8217;t want to encounter any unexpected twists or turns.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with your team \u2013 avoid getting lost in a maze of confusion and collaborate with your team members.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your documentation up-to-date \u2013 record your bewildering journey so that others who may get lost can find their way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We hope that this bewildering journey through changing the .NET version of a project in Visual Studio has left you feeling a bit dizzy, but also a little more enlightened. Remember to keep these best practices in mind and your compass at the ready, and you should be able to change your .NET version without getting lost in the maze of confusion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing the .NET Version in Visual Studio: A Perplexing Journey As software developers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of upgrading our applications, and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3297],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-Studio-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12472"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12472"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13425,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12472\/revisions\/13425"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}