dotnet-cli-architecture

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust framework for organizing .NET Command Line Interface (CLI) applications, ensuring maintainability, testability, and adherence to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Layered Architecture: Implements a clear separation between command parsing, business logic orchestration, and core service implementation.
• Configuration Management: Defines a standard for configuration precedence, from app settings to environment variables and CLI arguments.
• Structured Logging & Exit Codes: Establishes conventions for logging to stderr and using meaningful exit codes for predictable behavior.
• Testability: Facilitates in-process testing of CLI applications for faster development cycles.
• Use Case: Building a new CLI tool for code generation? Use this Skill's architecture to ensure commands are well-defined, services are independently testable, and configuration is flexible.

Quick Start

Structure your .NET CLI application using the command-handler-service pattern by defining commands, handlers, and services.