dotnet-version-upgrade

name	dotnet-version-upgrade
description	Upgrade .NET projects to newer .NET versions, including guidance on current release status, support lifecycle (LTS/STS), and recommended upgrade targets.
requires-extension	upgrade-dotnet
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.NET Version Upgrade Scenario

Upgrade .NET projects from their current target framework to a newer version of .NET.

Current Facts

Version	Status	Support Level	End of Life
.NET 10	GA	LTS	2028-11-14
.NET 9	GA	STS	2026-11-10
.NET 8	GA	LTS	2026-11-10
.NET 11	Preview	—	2030-11-12 (projected)

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