A Microsoft Visual Studio solution file, specifically a .sln file, contains metadata and configuration information for a Visual Studio solution, including project references, solution configurations, and extensibility settings. The file is divided into several sections, including global information, project references, and extensibility settings.

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Microsoft Visual Studio Solution File, Format Version 12.00
# Visual Studio 15
VisualStudioVersion = 15.0.27004.2002
MinimumVisualStudioVersion = 10.0.40219.1
Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "window tracker", "window tracker.csproj", "{CBBD254A-ED60-4677-AB5C-4AA7A292A1FE}"
EndProject
Global
	GlobalSection(SolutionConfigurationPlatforms) = preSolution
		Debug|Any CPU = Debug|Any CPU
		Release|Any CPU = Release|Any CPU
	EndGlobalSection
	GlobalSection(ProjectConfigurationPlatforms) = postSolution
		{CBBD254A-ED60-4677-AB5C-4AA7A292A1FE}.Debug|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Debug|Any CPU
		{CBBD254A-ED60-4677-AB5C-4AA7A292A1FE}.Debug|Any CPU.Build.0 = Debug|Any CPU
		{CBBD254A-ED60-4677-AB5C-4AA7A292A1FE}.Release|Any CPU.ActiveCfg = Release|Any CPU
		{CBBD254A-ED60-4677-AB5C-4AA7A292A1FE}.Release|Any CPU.Build.0 = Release|Any CPU
	EndGlobalSection
	GlobalSection(SolutionProperties) = preSolution
		HideSolutionNode = FALSE
	EndGlobalSection
	GlobalSection(ExtensibilityGlobals) = postSolution
		SolutionGuid = {8A185532-6E16-4241-B1B6-CE6109E2E112}
	EndGlobalSection
EndGlobal

// Solution file for window tracking project
// Version: 12.00



  
    
    
      
      
        
      
    
    
      
      
        
      
    
  

  
    
    
      
      
        
      
    
    
      
      
        
      
    
  

  
    
    
      
    
  

  
    
    
      
    
  

  
    
  

Microsoft Visual Studio Solution File Breakdown

This is a Microsoft Visual Studio solution file, specifically a .sln file. It contains metadata and configuration information for a Visual Studio solution.

Key Components

• Visual Studio Version: Specifies the version of Visual Studio used to create the solution file.
• Project Reference: References a project named "window tracker" and its associated .csproj file.
• Solution Configuration: Defines two solution configurations: Debug and Release, each with a specific build configuration (Any CPU).
• Project Configuration: Specifies the active build configuration for the referenced project.
• Solution Properties: Hides the solution node in the Solution Explorer.
• Extensibility Globals: Specifies a unique GUID for the solution.

File Structure

The file is divided into several sections, including:

• Global: Contains global sections for solution configuration, project configuration, solution properties, and extensibility globals.
• Project: References a project and its associated .csproj file.
• EndProject: Closes the project reference.
• EndGlobal: Closes the global sections.