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# global.json Template

## Purpose

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

## Template

```json
{
  "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:

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

Replace with the exact approved SDK version.