Elsinore MSBuild is a set of MSBuild tasks integrated to the IssueNet platform. The Elsinore MSBuild tasks can be used to automate the creation and management of issues and tasks in the IssueNet database using the MSBuild command line utility embedded with the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Typical scenarios would include:

• Creation of issues or defects as a result of automated testing
• Transition of tasks from development to quality assurance as a result of an automated build process
• Update of issue or task information based on automated analysis

MSBuild is a utility embedded with the .NET Framework that is used to compile and build applications from the command line. MSBuld supports performing command line builds using Visual Studio project files. If desired, you can also create custom MSBuild control files such as those included in the Elsinore.MSBuild assembly.

For general information on MSBuild checkout the MSDN documentation.

To access Elsinore MSBuild tasks you must install Intercept 4.2 platform or better. The documentation and samples will be installed along with the IssueNet Client application in the Documentation directory. Complete instructions are included with the Elsinore MSBuild help file for integrating the IssueNet platform with your automated build and testing systems.

MSBuild MSDN documentation