dotnet/wpf

Update the WPF developer guide

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#3,968 opened on Jan 9, 2021

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Description

WPF should have an easily identifiable link "How to Build WPF"

This information should be captured:

Install the most recent version of the .NET SDK (master 6.0.x runtime)

  • dotnet/installer: .NET SDK Installer (github.com)

Install git for Windows

  • Git for Windows
  • Accept all the default options

Install VS Preview (WPF requires the most recent VS Preview) Open an administrator command prompt Clone the repo

Start 'Add or Remove Programs' from the start menu Select Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 Preview Under Installed see 'Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 Preview' Select 'More' and 'Import Configuration' In the WPF source, choose the file \wpf\documentation\wpf.vsconfig

  • This contains all the required VS components for building WPF Click 'Review Details' Click lower right hand corner to start installation

Build the WPF framework: build /p:Platform=x64 -pack (for x64 machines) build /p:Platform=x86 -pack (for x86 machines)

Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
documentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
familiarity with gitbasic markdown
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90
Research direction
Locate the existing developer guide in the repository (likely under /documentation/). Review the provided build steps in the issue body and format them into a clear 'How to Build WPF' section. Check the two comments on the issue for any additional context or feedback from maintainers. Ensure the guide aligns with the current build process (e.g., .NET SDK version).