csharp-best-practices - SKILL.md Agent Skill

name: csharp-best-practices description: Directs agents to avoid bad C# practices like magic strings and poor architecture. license: MIT compatibility: opencode metadata: language: csharp framework: dotnet

What I do

Enforce Enums over Strings: I identify usage of "magic strings" in control flow (especially switch statements) and recommend converting them to strongly-typed Enums.
Promote Clean Architecture: I check that Domain entities do not depend on Infrastructure or External libraries (like DWSIM).
Encourage Modern C# Features: I suggest using file-scoped namespaces, primary constructors, and records where appropriate for .NET 10+.
Enforce Sequential IDs: I flag usage of Guid.NewGuid(). Always use Enerflow.Domain.Common.IdGenerator.NextGuid() (which uses MassTransit's NewId) to ensure database-friendly sequential identifiers.
Prioritize Immutability: I recommend using record types for all Enerflow.Domain.DTOs to ensure thread safety during transport.
Enforce Proper Logging: I flag usage of Console.WriteLine. Use ILogger with structured logging (e.g., _logger.LogInformation("Simulation {Id} converged", sim.Id)).
Identify Maintainability Risks: I flag hardcoded values, large methods, and tight coupling.
Block Non-Production Shortcuts: I strictly forbid "hacky" workarounds. If a DWSIM constraint is hit, STOP and ask the User.

When to use me

Code Reviews: Run me when reviewing new or modified C# code to ensure standards are met.
Refactoring: Use me to identify areas for improvement in legacy code.
Implementation: Consult me before implementing new features to ensure the design starts clean.

Examples of Bad vs Good Practice

Bad: Mutable DTO & Console

// Bad: Mutable class, console logging
public class SimulationJob {
    public string SimulationId { get; set; }
}
Console.WriteLine("Job started");

Good: Immutable Record & Structured Log

// Good: Immutable record, structured logging
public record SimulationJob(Guid SimulationId, SimulationDefinitionDto Definition);
_logger.LogInformation("Job {JobId} started processing", job.SimulationId);

Bad: Magic Strings in Switch

// Bad: Relies on string literals which are prone to typos and hard to refactor
var units = systemOfUnits.ToUpperInvariant() switch
{
    "SI" => ...
    "CGS" => ...
    _ => ...
};

Good: Enum Usage

// Good: Uses strict Enum types
public enum SystemOfUnits { SI, CGS, English }

var units = unitType switch
{
    SystemOfUnits.SI => ...
    SystemOfUnits.CGS => ...
    _ => ...
};

Bad: Domain Leaking

// Bad: Domain DTO referencing DWSIM types directly
public class SimulationJob {
    public DWSIM.Thermodynamics.PropertyPackage Package { get; set; }
}

Good: Anti-Corruption Layer

// Good: Domain uses its own Enum, Mapper handles the conversion
public class SimulationJob {
    public Enerflow.Domain.Enums.PropertyPackage Package { get; set; }
}

Bad: Non-Sequential Guid

// Bad: Random Guids cause database fragmentation
var id = Guid.NewGuid();

Good: Sequential NewId

// Good: Uses IdGenerator for database-friendly sequential IDs
var id = Enerflow.Domain.Common.IdGenerator.NextGuid();