Compatibility issue with NuGet package created in .net standard 2.0 and consumed in .net 6.0 web app

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I have created NuGet package with .net Standard 2.0 and consuming it in .net 6.0 web project but after installation of this Nuget, I am getting below warning

 

Nuget package was restored using '.NETFramework,Version=v4.6.1, .NETFramework,Version=v4.6.2, .NETFramework,Version=v4.7, .NETFramework,Version=v4.7.1, .NETFramework,Version=v4.7.2, .NETFramework,Version=v4.8, .NETFramework,Version=v4.8.1' instead of the project target framework 'net6.0'. This package may not be fully compatible with your project.

 

Any lead to fix this issue

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The warning you're seeing indicates that the NuGet package you created with .NET Standard 2.0 is being restored using .NET Framework versions instead of the project's target framework, which is .NET 6.0. This warning suggests that the package may not be fully compatible with your .NET 6.0 web project.

To fix this issue and ensure compatibility between your NuGet package and your .NET 6.0 web project, you have a few options:

1. Upgrade the NuGet package: If possible, update the source code of your NuGet package to target .NET 6.0 directly. This involves migrating the package project to use .NET 6.0 as the target framework and recompiling the package. Once you've updated the package, you can create a new version and publish it to your package repository.

2. Use a compatible alternative: If upgrading the NuGet package is not feasible, you can look for an alternative package that already targets .NET 6.0. Search for packages with similar functionality and ensure they are compatible with .NET 6.0. You can then install and use the alternative package in your .NET 6.0 web project.

3. Modify the project's target framework: If neither upgrading the package nor finding an alternative is possible, you can consider downgrading your .NET 6.0 web project to a compatible framework version. However, this option may limit your ability to leverage the new features and improvements introduced in .NET 6.0.

4. Contact the package author: Reach out to the author of the NuGet package and inquire about their plans for supporting .NET 6.0. They may already be working on an updated version compatible with .NET 6.0 or have suggestions on how to handle compatibility issues.

Remember that using a package that targets a different framework version can lead to compatibility problems, runtime errors, or missing out on the benefits of the latest framework features. Whenever possible, it's best to use packages that are specifically designed and updated for the target framework version of your project.