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Overview of Demo Generator

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To run the Azure DevOps Demo Generator project as a console application or executable, follow these steps:

Ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

Steps

  1. Clone the Repository

    If you haven't already, clone the repository to your local machine:

    git clone <repository-url>
cd <repository-directory>

  2. Open the Solution

    Open the ADOGenerator.sln solution file in Visual Studio or your preferred IDE.

  3. Set ADOGenerator as the Startup Project

    In Visual Studio:

    • Right-click on the ADOGenerator project in the Solution Explorer.
    • Select Set as Startup Project.

  4. Build the Solution

    Build the solution to ensure all dependencies are restored and the project compiles successfully:

    • In Visual Studio, right-click on the solution in the Solution Explorer and select Build Solution.
    • Alternatively, you can use the command line: 
      dotnet build

  5. Run the Project

    To run the project as a console application:

    • In Visual Studio, press F5 or click on the Start button.
    • Alternatively, you can run the project from the command line: 
      dotnet run --project src/ADOGenerator/ADOGenerator.csproj

  6. Publish the Project

    To create an executable, publish the project:

    • In Visual Studio, right-click on the ADOGenerator project in the Solution Explorer and select Publish.
    • Follow the prompts to configure the publish settings (e.g., target folder, configuration, etc.).
    • Alternatively, you can use the command line: 
      dotnet publish src/ADOGenerator/ADOGenerator.csproj -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained

  7. Run the Executable

    Navigate to the publish directory and run the executable:

    cd src/ADOGenerator/bin/Release/net8.0/win-x64/publish
./ADOGenerator.exe

Additional Notes

  • Ensure that any required configuration files (e.g., appsettings.json) are present in the output directory.
  • If you encounter any issues, check the console output for error messages and resolve any missing dependencies or configuration issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to run the ADOGenerator project as a console application or executable.