Hello, World in msbuild

I haven't blogged in a while. Here is a msbuild "Hello, World" for you.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Project DefaultTargets="Build;Test" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
  <PropertyGroup>
       <WhoToGreet>World</WhoToGreet>
  </PropertyGroup>

  <Target Name="Hello">
    <Message Text="Hello, $(WhoToGreet)" Importance="high" ></Message>
  </Target>

  <!-- A build target is required. -->
  <Target Name="Build" DependsOnTargets="Hello"/>
  <!-- A test target is required. -->
  <Target Name="Test"/>  
</Project>

Execute as : msbuild helloworld.proj

or : msbuild helloworld.proj /p:WhoToGreet="Moon"

Don't get too serious

	We serious folk can ponder deep meanings for a long time. As an antidote to this, I like a frequent trip to the zoo or a playground. It doesn't take much to live life to its fullest. Having a two year old helps you remember the technique. Grandma has to borrow ours on occasion.