microsoft / microsoft/vscode-dotnettools
[Feature Suggestion] Open all .sln files even without csproj in workspace
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Description
Describe the Issue
When we create a new solution file using the dotnet CLI and try to open that in VS Code, Solution Explorer is not showing.
A blank solution gives more control and flexibility over project configuration and structure.
Steps To Reproduce
- Create a new Solution file using the dotnet CLI Command:
dotnet new sln. - Open that in VS Code through link in Explorer Open a folder containing a .NET project or solution.
Expected Behavior
Opening a blank Solution should add Solution Explorer tab.
Also, if we can have an option to create a solution with 'Blank Solution' Template will be helpful.
Environment Information
- OS: Windows 11
- VS Code Version: 1.82.2
- Extension: C# Dev Kit v0.4.10
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue with a blank solution created by dotnet new sln, then follow the VS Code entry point for “Open a folder containing a .NET project or solution.” Done means a blank .sln opens with the Solution Explorer tab; assess separately whether adding a Blank Solution template belongs in the same change.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100