Visual Studio Solution File
General Information
| Title | SLN File Extension |
| Extension | .sln |
| Full Form | Visual Studio Solution File |
| File Type | Developer Project File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Project organization |
| Additional Functions | Build process, Project dependencies |
| Features | Multiple projects, Configurations |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, Text format |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Corporate Environments | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Insecure references |
| Best Practices | Version control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Latest Version | VS 2022 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csproj, .vbproj, .vcxproj |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Mac |
 JetBrains Rider |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 MonoDevelop |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |