stevedunn / intellenum

Building and Starting the Project

To build and start the stevedunn/intellenum project, follow the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the repository from GitHub. Use the following command:

git clone https://github.com/stevedunn/intellenum.git

Step 2: Load the Solution

Open the solution in your preferred IDE, such as Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider. The main project files are located in the Generators folder. Understanding the structure of this folder will help you navigate how the items are built and generated.

Step 3: Build the Project

Once the solution is loaded, build the project by selecting the build option in your IDE or using the build command in the terminal:

dotnet build

This command compiles the code, and if successful, it confirms that the project is free of compilation errors.

Step 4: Run Tests

Before starting the application, it is advisable to run the tests to ensure everything is functioning as expected. The project includes two main test categories:

  1. SnapshotTests: These tests verify that the generated output matches the expected results.
  2. AnalyzerTests: These tests check for build errors and validate that code fixers operate correctly.

Run the tests using the following command:

dotnet test

These tests will execute a limited number of permutations by default, which helps in keeping the test runtime reasonable. For example, they generate classes and structs but might not include certain types like readonly record struct.

Step 5: Start the Application

After successful builds and passing tests, you can start the application. Navigate to the appropriate WebApplication sample folder and run:

var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);
var app = builder.Build();

This creates and configures a new web application. Ensure that any required dependencies listed in the project files are also considered.

Step 6: Verify Application Startup

Output a confirmation message to verify that the application has started correctly:

Console.WriteLine("Hello world!");

This is a basic console message, but you can expand the application functionality as required.

Additional Considerations

  • Dependencies: Make sure all dependencies are properly installed and referenced in your project files.
  • Environment Setup: Ensure that your development environment meets the necessary requirements for building and running the project.
  • Configure as Necessary: Depending on your configuration, you may need to adjust settings in files like Directory.Build.props or others related to your environment.

Following these steps will set up and run the stevedunn/intellenum project effectively, ensuring that expert developers can leverage its features efficiently.