project-structure

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for organizing .NET projects, ensuring consistency, maintainability, and efficient build processes across a solution.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Solution Layout: Defines a clear, scalable directory structure for source code, tests, and build configurations.
• Centralized Build Properties: Utilizes Directory.Build.props for consistent MSBuild settings across all projects.
• Central Package Management: Employs Directory.Packages.props to manage NuGet package versions centrally, reducing conflicts and simplifying updates.
• SDK Version Pinning: Uses global.json to enforce consistent .NET SDK versions for reproducible builds.
• Code Style Enforcement: Integrates .editorconfig for maintaining uniform coding standards.
• SourceLink & Deterministic Builds: Configures SourceLink for better debugging and ensures deterministic build outputs.
• Use Case: When starting a new .NET microservices project with multiple related libraries and applications, this Skill ensures a robust and scalable foundation is laid from the outset.

Quick Start

Apply the recommended .NET project structure guidelines to a new solution.