Use try-convert to migrate .NET Framework project to .NET Core

try-convertIt's oneCommand Line Tools, it can help developers to convert .NETFrameworkProjects are migrated to .NET Core or .NET 5/6/7 (and later, depending on the latest version at release). This is a tool officially provided by Microsoft to simplify the migration process, but be aware that it does not automatically resolve all compatibility issues, as it mainly helps with project files and configuration files conversion.

Here are the basic steps to migrate your .NET Framework project to .NET Core (or later) usingtry-converttool:

Table of contents

1. Install the .NET SDK

2. Open the command line tool

3. Navigate to the project directory

4. Run try-convert

5. Review the project after migration

6. Compile and test projects

7. Solve problems encountered during the migration process

8. Submit changes

Things to note

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1. Install the .NET SDK

Make sure the .NET SDK is installed on your machine.try-convertis part of the .NET SDK, so you don't need to install it separately. You can.NET official websiteDownload and install the latest version of the .NET SDK.

2. Open the command line tool

Open command line tools (such as CMD,PowerShellor terminal).

3. Navigate to the project directory

usecdCommands navigate to the root directory of your .NET Framework project.

4. Run try-convert

In the project root directory, run the following command:

dotnet try-convert
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Or, if you need more control (such as specifying the target framework), you can use-por--target-tfmParameters to specify the target framework, for example:

dotnet try-convert -p netcoreapp3.1
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Or, for .NET 5 or later:

dotnet try-convert -p net5.0
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5. Review the project after migration

try-convertThe tool will modify your project file (usually.csprojFiles) and may create some new files (such as.). It will also try to automatically resolve some common compatibility issues, but you will need to manually review and fix the remaining ones.

6. Compile and test projects

After the migration, you should compile and test your project to make sure everything works. Use the following command to compile the project:

dotnet build
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Then run your tests (if any) to make sure all features work as expected.

7. Solve problems encountered during the migration process

Various problems may be encountered during the migration process, such as API changes, package incompatibility, etc. You may need to update the NuGet package, modify the code to use the new API, or find alternative libraries.

8. Submit changes

If you are working in a team environment, don't forget to submit your changes toVersion control system(such as Git).

Things to note

• try-convertAll migration-related tasks are not automatically handled, especially issues related to code compatibility and library dependencies.
• Before starting the migration, make sure you have a full backup of your project.
• Migration is an iterative process that may require multiple attempts and corrections.
• Consider using Visual Studio or other IDE to help identify and resolve potential compatibility issues.