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When working with Cordova applications in Visual Studio 2015, developers often encounter a frustrating issue related to file permissions. This problem typically manifests when trying to build a Cordova project that’s under source control, particularly with Team Foundation Server (TFS). Understanding and resolving this issue is crucial for maintaining a smooth development workflow. Understanding the Problem The core issue stems from file permissions in the platforms directory of your Cordova project. Even though this directory is typically excluded from source control (as it should be), the files within it become marked as read-only. This creates a conflict when the build process attempts to modify these files, resulting in the “EPERM, operation not permitted” error. ...

NuGet has become an essential tool in modern .NET development. As a package manager for Visual Studio, it streamlines the process of managing dependencies by automatically restoring required references when loading solutions and building projects. This automation is particularly valuable in team environments, eliminating the traditional headaches of managing reference paths and ensuring everyone has the correct DLLs. The official NuGet gallery offers hundreds of packages, and organizations can even host their own custom package servers. ...