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directory-build-organization

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# Organizing Build Infrastructure with Directory.Build Files

## Intent control

- For "should we", "how should we organize", "recommend", "advise", or review
  requests, inspect the actual project files and return a proposed layout only.
  Do not create or edit files unless the user explicitly asks to apply, move,
  centralize, or clean up the configuration.
- Before summarizing, verify which project retains each project-specific
  property, item, or target. Name the actual file; do not infer it from sibling
  names.
- Recommend a verification command only after discovering a real `.sln`,
  `.slnx`, `.proj`, or project file at that path. If no repo-root entry point
  exists, give commands for the discovered projects or state that the entry