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    "The "GetReferenceNearestTargetFrameworkTask" task was not found." when building app project with reference to library project if .NET Core cross-platform development workload not installed

    fixed in: visual studio 2017 version 15.5windows 10.0visual studio 2017 version 15.5 previewproject

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    by Visual Studio Feedback System    Mar 30, 2019 at 03:35 AM
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