Using coverlet with. Net Framework generates an error: The expression "[System.Version]::Parse('')" canot be evaluated

Question

I wrote a very simple C# .Net Framework application and added some unit tests. Now, trying to check the coverage using coverlet. Getting error MSB4184.

The expression "[System.Version]::Parse('')" canot be evaluated. Version string portion was too short or too long. (parameter 'input' ).

Does anyone encounter such an error?

Answer 1

One way I got around this issue was by renaming (or deleting) the coverlet.collector directory in your $HOME\.nuget\packages directory. Close Visual Studio completely, then re-open your solution or project.