When you specify multiple target frameworks, you may conditionally reference assemblies for each target framework. In your code, you can conditionally compile against those assemblies by using preprocessor symbols with if-then-else logic.
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How to specify multiple target frameworks in SDK-style projects
- File: MyProject.csproj
- Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/frameworks#how-to-specify-a-target-framework
When you specify multiple target frameworks, you may conditionally reference
assemblies for each target framework. In your code, you can conditionally
compile against those assemblies by using preprocessor symbols with
if-then-else logic.
The following library project targets APIs of .NET Standard (netstandard1.4)
and .NET Framework (net40 and net45). Use the plural TargetFrameworks element
with multiple target frameworks. The Condition attributes include
implementation-specific packages when the library is compiled for the two .NET
Framework TFMs:
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<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
<PropertyGroup>
<TargetFrameworks>netstandard1.4;net40;net45</TargetFrameworks>
</PropertyGroup>
<!-- Conditionally obtain references for the .NET Framework 4.0 target -->
<ItemGroup Condition=" '$(TargetFramework)' == 'net40' ">
<Reference Include="System.Net" />
</ItemGroup>
<!-- Conditionally obtain references for the .NET Framework 4.5 target -->
<ItemGroup Condition=" '$(TargetFramework)' == 'net45' ">
<Reference Include="System.Net.Http" />
<Reference Include="System.Threading.Tasks" />
</ItemGroup>
</Project>