Update SDK versioning document to include support matrix guidance#51412
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Update SDK versioning document to include support matrix guidance#51412
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Pull request overview
Updates the .NET SDK/MSBuild/Visual Studio versioning article to clarify how SDK feature bands relate to Visual Studio releases, and to document expected support for common mismatched SDK/Visual Studio configurations.
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- Updates the “Versioning” section to describe feature bands as quarterly .NET SDK releases, and adds guidance about Visual Studio’s newer monthly minor release cadence.
- Extends the lifecycle and compatibility tables to include .NET SDK
10.0.2xx, and adds a .NET 11 preview entry. - Adds an “SDK and Visual Studio support matrix” section describing primary, backward, and forward compatibility expectations.
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Feb 2, 2026
Updated the date for the .NET SDK documentation and clarified compatibility notes regarding Visual Studio and SDK versions.
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I think I applied all of the feedback from @gewarren and copilot. |
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Summary
There is often questions about what do we support when mismatching the .NET SDK and Visual Studio. This update tries to clarify what we test and what we'll fix in those situations.
Additionally, I added 10.0.2xx and 11.0.1xx-preview1 as well as details on the new Visual Studio release mode.
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