Python: allow newer .net versions STUD-71044

[alexandru-petre]

Set the RollForward=Major property in the project file.

https://uipath.atlassian.net/browse/STUD-71044

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[sorinconstantin]

My understanding is that RollForward helps the application to determine which installed version of, in this case framework, to use in case the one requested is not installed on the machine it runs on.
So, in the case described by the issue, how does it work? 🤔

[lucarachiteanu]

Suggested change

	<RollForward>Major</RollForward>
	<RollForward>LatestMajor</RollForward>

aren't we susceptible to this ?

Minor version roll-forward has one side-effect that may affect end users. Consider the following scenario:

1. The application specifies that 5.0 is required.
2. When run, version 5.0.* isn't installed, however, 5.1.0 is. Version 5.1.0 will be used.
3. Later, the user installs 5.0.3 and runs the application again, 5.0.3 will now be used.

It's possible that 5.0.3 and 5.1.0 behave differently, particularly for scenarios like serializing binary data.

and couldn't we avoid it by always using the latest? (Of course, a similar change in behavior can occur when rolling forward as well, but at least rolling forward is intended, while backwards is not)