Creating Your Own NuGet Package for C#
Creating Your Own NuGet Package for C#
NuGet is a powerful tool for managing .NET libraries and dependencies. Creating your own NuGet package can help you distribute your code efficiently, whether for internal use within your organization or for sharing with the wider development community. This article will guide you through the steps to create, configure, and publish a NuGet package in C#.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have the following:
- Visual Studio or another C# IDE installed.
- .NET SDK installed.
- A NuGet.org account if you plan to publish your package publicly.
Step 1: Create Your Project
Open Visual Studio: Start by creating a new project. You can create a class library or any other type of project suitable for your package.
- Go to
File -> New -> Project
. - Select
Class Library (.NET Standard)
or another appropriate…