There are always been some deprecated extensions/tasks in the build task list.
Microsoft only add a tag with this kind of task, did it just mean :" we recommend that you do not use this task; it's deprecated"
It's beyond me, if the task is deprecated, why Microsoft not simply move it?
I have noticed some task have different version, will this deprecated task version updated in the feature?
Could I directly deleted this annoying deprecated task?
We’re not planning any feature updates, bug fixes, or support for the deprecated features.
Take a look at this:
We consider that a certain task is deprecated only when the latest version of that task is marked as deprecated.
When the user searches for deprecated tasks, we push these tasks to the end and group them under a collapsible section that's collapsed by default.
If a definition is already using a deprecated task, we would show a deprecated task badge on the task so that it's clear to the user that the task is deprecated and hence is not currently being maintained, there by encouraging them to make a switch to the replacement.
It is recommended to mention in the task description about the new task that is going to replace the deprecated task.
As for how long before it goes from deprecated to being removed?
Even though some task has been deprecated, but it will be available for a while.
We understand that moving existing definitions over will take some time for our customers. As such, we have not determined a date for the removal. We encourage that new definitions be created with new task and also move existing definitions over as soon as it is possible for you.
For delete a task, already answered here. Take care of this, if you need to reinstall a Task, the process is non-trivial.
