microsoft / microsoft/win32metadata

sources/GeneratorSdk/sdk/sdk.props use of 'PackageReference' causes errors when used with central package management

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Description

When attempting to use the GeneratorSDK from a project that uses central package management fails - the sdk.props file specifies `PackageReference` nodes with Version attributes:

```xml




```

When central package management is enabled, this results in build errors.

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Research direction

Start by inspecting sources/GeneratorSdk/sdk/sdk.props and the PackageReference entries shown in the issue. Reproduce the build with central package management enabled, then verify that the GeneratorSDK can be consumed without the reported errors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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