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Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Properly Formatting Class Files

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

The article discusses the importance of consistent formatting in Microsoft .NET class files for improved code readability and collaboration among developers. It provides tips on how to set up formatting rules using Visual Studio's features and the EditorConfig file, covering various formatting options such as new lines, indentation, spacing, and wrap preferences. The article also highlights the use of CodeRush, a code refactoring tool, to enhance code formatting and organization.

Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Use Compound Assignments

Posted on by David (dotNetDave) McCarter

Compound assignments in .NET have been available since its release and are the preferred way to modify numbers and strings, offering benefits such as conciseness, improved performance, and enhanced readability. By combining the operation and assignment into a single statement, compound assignment operators make the code more compact, efficient, and easier to comprehend, conveying the intention of the code clearly. Update March 2024.