FIX: Deployment was not performed for this project because it is a dependent project

Scenario:
Trying to deploy multiple SharePoint solutions from Visual Studio you are getting the following error:
Deployment was not performed for this project because it is a dependent project

You probably have a helper/utility project defined SharePoint project but with an empty package:




Fix:
Open the Configuration Manager (right click on the solution file in Solution Explorer and select Configuration Manager ...)
Clear the Deploy checkbox for your project.

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