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Update references of older net versions with new
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Update .NET Framework migration target to .NET 8
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion agents/dotnet-upgrade.agent.md
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## Classification Rules
- `TargetFramework` starts with `netcoreapp`, `net5.0+`, `net6.0+`, etc. → **Modern .NET**
- `netstandard*` → **.NET Standard** (migrate to current .NET version)
- `net4*` → **.NET Framework** (migrate via intermediate step to .NET 6+)
- `net4*` → **.NET Framework** (migrate via intermediate step to .NET 8+)

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- Note the current target and SDK.

2. **Select Target Version**
- **.NET (Core/Modern)**: Upgrade to the latest LTS (e.g., `net8.0`).
- **.NET Standard**: Prefer migrating to **.NET 6+** if possible. If staying, target `netstandard2.1`.
- **.NET Framework**: Upgrade to at least **4.8**, or migrate to .NET 6+ if feasible.
- **.NET (Core/Modern)**: Upgrade to the latest LTS (e.g., `net10.0`).
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- **.NET Standard**: Prefer migrating to **.NET 8+** if possible. If staying, target `netstandard2.1`.
- **.NET Framework**: Upgrade to at least **4.8**, or migrate to .NET 8+ if feasible.

3. **Review Release Notes & Breaking Changes**
- [.NET Core/.NET Upgrade Docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/whats-new/)
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2. Check for:
- `TargetFramework` → Change to the desired version (e.g., `net8.0`).
- `TargetFramework` → Change to the desired version (e.g., `net10.0`).
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- `PackageReference` → Verify if each NuGet package supports the new framework.
- Run:
```bash
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- Common issues:
- Deprecated APIs → Replace with supported alternatives.
- Package incompatibility → Find updated NuGet or migrate to Microsoft-supported library.
- Configuration differences (e.g., `Startup.cs` → `Program.cs` in .NET 6+).
- Configuration differences (e.g., `Startup.cs` → `Program.cs` in .NET 8+).


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| Project Name | Target Framework | Dependencies Updated | Builds Successfully | Tests Passing | Deployment Verified | Notes |
|--------------|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|---------------|---------------------|-------|
| Project A | ☐ net8.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Project B | ☐ net8.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Project C | ☐ net8.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Project A | ☐ net10.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Project B | ☐ net10.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Project C | ☐ net10.0 | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |

> ✅ Mark each column as you complete the step for every project.
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## 🔑 Notes & Best Practices

- **Prefer Migration to Modern .NET**
If on .NET Framework or .NET Standard, evaluate moving to .NET 6/8 for long-term support.
If on .NET Framework or .NET Standard, evaluate moving to .NET 8/10 for long-term support.
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- **Automate Tests Early**
CI/CD should block merges if tests fail.
- **Incremental Upgrades**
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