Migrate .net6 project to the .Net8

Question

Hi Team,

I have some of the class library, console app WPF and WinUI projects developed using .net6 in my solution.

Now i need to migrate all the projects in that solution from .net6 to the .net8.

Could you please provide the guide or help link for this migration.

Best Regards,

Sunil

Answer 1

Hi @Sunil AM , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

Because you have many projects, I cannot guarantee that it is completely useful, I can only provide you with some ideas.

If you are upgrading the .net version, a simple but not recommended method is: For each project, open the .csproj file.

Update the TargetFramework element from net6.0 to net8.0. Ensure all NuGet packages are updated to their latest versions. Some packages may have updates specifically for .NET 8. If you are using any global tools, update them as well. Check for any obsolete APIs or warnings after updating the target framework. Refactor your code to address any new compiler warnings or errors.

Helpful Links

• .NET Upgrade Assistant: A tool that helps you incrementally upgrade .NET Framework-based projects to .NET 5 (and later versions, like .NET 8).

Best Regards,

Jiale

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