| name | .NET CLI |
| description | .NET command-line tools for building, testing, and formatting. Common dotnet commands and development workflow. Keywords: dotnet build, dotnet restore, dotnet test, dotnet format, dotnet run, NuGet, package restore, CLI commands, build system |
.NET CLI
Prerequisites
- .NET SDK 10.0
- NuGet feeds defined in
NuGet.Config
Common Commands
Restore Packages
dotnet restore
Build Solution
dotnet build
Run Tests
# All tests
dotnet test
# By test name
dotnet test --filter "FullyQualifiedName~CanCreateOrganization"
# By class name
dotnet test --filter "ClassName~OrganizationTests"
# By category/trait
dotnet test --filter "Category=Integration"
Run Project
# Run the AppHost (recommended for full stack)
dotnet run --project src/Exceptionless.AppHost
# Run specific project
dotnet run --project src/Exceptionless.Web
Format Code
# Format all C# files
dotnet format
# Check without making changes
dotnet format --verify-no-changes
NuGet Configuration
Feeds are defined in NuGet.Config — do not add new sources unless explicitly requested.
Directory.Build.props
Shared settings live in src/Directory.Build.props:
- Target framework versions
- Common package references
- Build properties
Keep changes consistent across the solution.
Build Configurations
# Debug build (default)
dotnet build
# Release build
dotnet build -c Release
# Clean and rebuild
dotnet clean && dotnet build
Watch Mode
# Run with hot reload
dotnet watch run --project src/Exceptionless.Web
Package Management
# Add package to project
dotnet add package Foundatio
# Remove package
dotnet remove package OldPackage
# List packages
dotnet list package
# Check for outdated packages
dotnet list package --outdated
Solution Management
# Build specific project
dotnet build src/Exceptionless.Core
# List projects in solution
dotnet sln list
Environment Variables
# Set environment for run
ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT=Development dotnet run --project src/Exceptionless.Web
Troubleshooting
Clean Restore
# Clear NuGet cache and restore
dotnet nuget locals all --clear
dotnet restore
Verbose Build
dotnet build -v detailed