How do you specify different dependencies and symbols when multi targeting a .NET Standard class library?

Question

With project.json, it was possible to target different target frameworks, specifying different dependencies and conditional compilation symbols for each target framework.

I need to do the same thing with a .NET Standard class library using the .csproj project format. I know how to target multiple frameworks, but how do you specify different dependencies and conditional compilation symbols for each?

(In case "conditional compilation" is not clear, I need the ability to specify preprocessor directives in code such as #if NET452.)

A good example where this is useful is when dealing with appsettings. With the full .NET Framework, you need to reference System.Configuration.dll and work through ConfigurationManager. .NET Core configuration is a totally different beast.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

The accepted answer from your previous question which you linked to already has the answer: use <ItemGroup>s with Conditions testing for $(TargetFramework). Slightly modified code from that answer:

<ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'net452'">
  <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Azure.DocumentDB" Version="1.12.0" />
</ItemGroup>

<ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'netstandard1.6'">
  <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Azure.DocumentDB.Core" Version="1.1.0" />
</ItemGroup>

For preprocessor directives, you don't need to do anything. Directives like NET452 or NETSTANDARD1_6 are defined automatically.

How do you specify different dependencies and symbols when multi targeting a .NET Standard class library?

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