fsprojects / fsprojects/Paket

option to write assembly qualified names in project file references

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enhancement msbuild proj sdk: verbose sdk
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Description

There are apparently times where msbuild will go on its own to resolve assemblies disregarding the hintpath attribute.

In this issue while not related for 100% sure, @jaredpar mentions that it would be best to have the qualified names specified in the *proj files:

https://github.com/fsprojects/VisualFSharpPowerTools/pull/1437#discussion_r71092002

It would be a good measure to be able qualifiednames: on (or similar) in a group and have paket write them in the project files despite it feels strange that msbuild would pick another assembly, it is likely to improve the chances of proper error reporting.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked VisualFSharpPowerTools pull-request discussion and then trace how Paket writes project-file references. Define the setting's scope and confirm that enabling it causes qualified assembly names to be written in the relevant project files, with error reporting remaining the intended benefit.

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Assessment

Tech stack
fsharp
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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