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# dotnet build

> Builds a .NET application and its dependencies.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/tools/dotnet-build>.

- Compile the project or solution in the current directory:

`dotnet build`

- Compile a .NET project or solution in debug mode:

`dotnet build {{path/to/project_or_solution}}`

- Compile in release mode:

`dotnet build {{[-c|--configuration]}} {{Release}}`

- Compile without restoring dependencies:

`dotnet build --no-restore`

- Compile with a specific verbosity level:

`dotnet build {{[-v|--verbosity]}} {{quiet|minimal|normal|detailed|diagnostic}}`

- Compile for a specific runtime:

`dotnet build {{[-r|--runtime]}} {{runtime_identifier}}`

- Specify the output directory:

`dotnet build {{[-o|--output]}} {{path/to/directory}}`
