Update Xamltools Version
dotnet/vscode-csharp/.github/skills/update-xamltools-version
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Guide for updating the xamlTools (Microsoft.VisualStudio.DesignToolsBase) component version in the vscode-csharp repository. Use this when asked to update xamlTools, bump the xamlTools version, or upgrade the XAML/DesignTools component.
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Versionv1.0.0
Author.NET
Categorydesign
Skill IDdotnet/vscode-csharp/.github/skills/update-xamltools-version
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