Deploying with TFS keeps DEBUG directive on

Question

I'm just realizing that the DEBUG processor directive remains on when deploying with TFS, is there a way to change the settings in the TFS/Azure website or in the build definition, and not in the local solution configuration?

I still want the local solution to remain as debug, only the deployed output should become release.

Answer 1

If you're using the AzureContinuousDeployment template, you can set it to use Release when building.

Edit or create your build definition and go to the Process section. Under 2. Basic, you'll see Configuration To Build, where you will be able to select Release and then the platform to target (any CPU will work fine for Azure website).