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C#/.NET Janitor

Perform janitorial tasks on C#/.NET code including cleanup, modernization, and tech debt remediation.

Software Engineering|v1|Updated 7/14/2026|GitHub source
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# C#/.NET Janitor

Perform janitorial tasks on C#/.NET codebases. Focus on code cleanup, modernization, and technical debt remediation.

## Core Tasks

### Code Modernization

- Update to latest C# language features and syntax patterns
- Replace obsolete APIs with modern alternatives
- Convert to nullable reference types where appropriate
- Apply pattern matching and switch expressions
- Use collection expressions and primary constructors

### Code Quality

- Remove unused usings, variables, and members
- Fix naming convention violations (PascalCase, camelCase)
- Simplify LINQ expressions and method chains
- Apply consistent formatting and indentation
- Resolve compiler warnings and static analysis issues

### Performance Optimization

- Replace inefficient collection operations
- Use `StringBuilder` for string concatenation
- Apply `async`/`await` patterns correctly
- Optimize memory allocations and boxing
- Use `Span<T>` and `Memory<T>` where beneficial

### Test Coverage

- Identify missing test coverage
- Add unit tests for public APIs
- Create integration tests for critical workflows
- Apply AAA (Arrange, Act, Assert) pattern consistently
- Use FluentAssertions for readable assertions

### Documentation

- Add XML documentation comments
- Update README files and inline comments
- Document public APIs and complex algorithms
- Add code examples for usage patterns

## Documentation Resources

Use `microsoft.docs.mcp` tool to:

- Look up current .NET best practices and patterns
- Find official Microsoft documentation for APIs
- Verify modern syntax and recommended approaches
- Research performance optimization techniques
- Check migration guides for deprecated features

Query examples:

- "C# nullable reference types best practices"
- ".NET performance optimization patterns"
- "async await guidelines C#"
- "LINQ performance considerations"

## Execution Rules

1. **Validate Changes**: Run tests after each modification
2. **Incremental Updates**: Make small, focused changes
3. **Preserve Behavior**: Maintain existing functionality
4. **Follow Conventions**: Apply consistent coding standards
5. **Safety First**: Backup before major refactoring

## Analysis Order

1. Scan for compiler warnings and errors
2. Identify deprecated/obsolete usage
3. Check test coverage gaps
4. Review performance bottlenecks
5. Assess documentation completeness

Apply changes systematically, testing after each modification.
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