UWP app Dependencies

Question

When we create a UWP app package using publish option in VS 2019, in the created package folder there is a folder called TelemetryDependencies with some dlls in it like Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteControl.dll. What does this dependency signify? Is this needed for the app to install?

Answer 1

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What does this dependency signify? Is this needed for the app to install?

It means these dependencies are needed when using your app, some of the functions of your app relies on these dependencies. It is needed to install.

Generally, if the users install your app from the MS store, the store will automatically install the dependencies that your app needs but are not installed. If they're sideloading your app, they will need to install the dependencies manually if they haven't installed them yet.

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