MSBuild builds defaults to debug configuration

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I am trying to use MSBuild release mode, but it always defaults to debug. Any idea why?

msbuild LP.sln /p:buildmode=release

I checked through the following posts;

MSBuild task - Build fails because one solution being built in release instead of debug

MSBuild task configuration property

How did you verify that your build was a debug build ? – Frederik Gheysels Oct 27 '09 at 10:05 — Frederik Gheysels, Oct 27 '09 at 10:05
What do you mean i checked what directory was created – Night Walker Oct 27 '09 at 10:07 — Night Walker, Oct 27 '09 at 10:07

score 81 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 24 '19 at 04:56

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That depends on the contents of that buildscript. Visual Studio C# uses the parameter Configuration to switch between Release and Debug. Not buildmode. You might want to try the following:

msbuild LP.sln /p:Configuration=Release

edited Jul 24 '19 at 04:56

Peter Mortensen

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answered Oct 27 '09 at 10:10

Lars Truijens

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MSBuild builds defaults to debug configuration

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