Difference between wix and setupproject [modified]
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Could anyone explain the difference between wix setup project and normal setup project in visual studio??
My small attempt...
modified on Friday, September 24, 2010 3:40 PM
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Could anyone explain the difference between wix setup project and normal setup project in visual studio??
My small attempt...
modified on Friday, September 24, 2010 3:40 PM
Wix is msbuild compatible easy to automate via build server and fast. Source control friendly. Steep learning curve, XML configuration not drag and drop friendly, although there are some open source GUI tools. You can do most things and is highly configurable. Visual studio installer can only build via vs, has some quirks. Also just found out they are dropping support and replacing with install shield lite. Can't blame them was not a fan https://twitter.com/kevindente/status/25421666162
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Wix is msbuild compatible easy to automate via build server and fast. Source control friendly. Steep learning curve, XML configuration not drag and drop friendly, although there are some open source GUI tools. You can do most things and is highly configurable. Visual studio installer can only build via vs, has some quirks. Also just found out they are dropping support and replacing with install shield lite. Can't blame them was not a fan https://twitter.com/kevindente/status/25421666162
Thanks..
My small attempt...