What's the difference between the .NET Framework SDK and the Targeting pack

Question

I\'m trying to install the .NET Framework 4.7.1 in Visual Studio and I\'m given the choice to install:

• .NET Framework 4.7.1 SDK
• .NET Framework 4.7.1 t

Answer 1

Here is the difference, according to

docs.microsoft.com

A targeting pack: lets your app target a specific version of the .NET Framework when developing in Visual Studio and some other development environments.

A developer pack: includes a specific version of the .NET Framework and its accompanying SDK along with its corresponding targeting pack.

In other words, for example: SDK 4.7.1 includes .NetFramework 4.7.1 and target pack 4.7.1. But if you want to target .Net Framework 4.6, you need to install the target pack 4.6