global.json Template

Purpose

global.json pins the SDK used by the repository and improves build reproducibility.

Template

{
  "sdk": {
    "version": "10.0.100",
    "rollForward": "latestFeature",
    "allowPrerelease": false
  }
}

Rules

• Use an exact installed SDK version.

• Do not use preview SDKs for production branches.

• Update this file deliberately during platform upgrades.

• Build agents must have a compatible SDK installed.

.NET 11 Preview Template

Use only in approved preview repositories:

{
  "sdk": {
    "version": "11.0.100-preview.4.000000",
    "rollForward": "latestFeature",
    "allowPrerelease": true
  }
}

Replace with the exact approved SDK version.