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File Location Context Awareness

The extension understands where you're creating files and adapts accordingly.

Context Detection​

Project Type Awareness​

Test Projects: Offers test-specific templates (xUnit, NUnit, MSTest)

Web Projects: Provides controllers, pages, and components

Class Libraries: Focuses on interfaces, classes, and services

Folder Context​

Controllers Folder: Suggests controller templates

Models Folder: Suggests model and DTO templates

Services Folder: Suggests interface and implementation pairs

Tests Folder: Suggests test class templates

Smart Defaults​

Based on context:

  • Template selection
  • Naming conventions
  • Using statements
  • Base classes and interfaces

Benefits​

  • Fewer steps to create files
  • Consistent file organization
  • Automatic best practices
  • Reduced manual configuration

Examples​

In Test Project Tests Folder​

Creating UserTests.cs:

  • Automatically uses test template
  • Includes test framework usings
  • Sets up test class structure

In Web Project Controllers Folder​

Creating UserController.cs:

  • Uses API controller template
  • Includes MVC usings
  • Inherits from ControllerBase
  • Adds route attribute

In Class Library Services Folder​

Creating IUserService.cs:

  • Uses interface template
  • Includes common usings
  • Follows naming conventions