Is a NuGet package an API?

Is a NuGet package an API?

The NuGet Server API is a set of HTTP endpoints that can be used to download packages, fetch metadata, publish new packages, and perform most other operations available in the official NuGet clients. This API is used by the NuGet client in Visual Studio, nuget.exe, and the . json endpoint.

Can we create a NuGet package?

You can configure Visual Studio to automatically generate the NuGet package when you build the project. In Solution Explorer, right-click the project and choose Properties. In the Package tab, select Generate NuGet package on build.

What are NuGet packages in Visual Studio?

NuGet packages contain reusable code that other developers make available to you for use in your projects. See What is NuGet? for background. Packages are installed into a Visual Studio project using the NuGet Package Manager, the Package Manager Console, or the dotnet CLI.

How do I create a local Nuget package?

From here:

1. In the Tools menu, select Options . This will open up the options dialog box.
2. Find NuGet Package Manager .
3. Select Package Sources .
4. Click the green plus button.
5. Set Name to something useful (such as Local Feed).
6. Set Source to the path used above, such as C:\totally-local-nuget-feed .
7. Click “Update.”

Why is it called NuGet?

The name is an extension on a pun of NuGet (from “nougat”) “because everyone loves Chocolatey nougat”.

How to create and publish a.NET framework NuGet package?

Creating a NuGet package from a .NET Framework Class Library involves creating the DLL in Visual Studio on Windows, then using the nuget.exe command line tool to create and publish the package. This Quickstart applies to Visual Studio 2017 and higher versions for Windows only. Visual Studio for Mac does not include the capabilities described here.

How to create.net standard NuGet project in Visual Studio?

You can use an existing .NET Standard Class Library project for the code you want to package, or create a simple one as follows: In Visual Studio, choose File > New > Project , expand the Visual C# > .NET Standard node, select the “Class Library (.NET Standard)” template, name the project AppLogger, and click OK .

Which is the best.net standard NuGet package?

Unless you have a reason to choose otherwise, .NET Standard is the preferred target for NuGet packages, as it provides compatibility with the widest range of consuming projects. Right-click on the resulting project file and select Build to make sure the project was created properly.

Can you install NuGet CLI in Visual Studio?

To install NuGet CLI tools, see Install NuGet client tools. Note that Visual Studio does not automatically include a CLI tool. For non-SDK-style projects, typically .NET Framework projects, follow the steps described in this article to create a package.