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Metaprogramming in C#

By : Einar Ingebrigtsen
Book Image

Metaprogramming in C#

By: Einar Ingebrigtsen

Overview of this book

Metaprogramming is an advanced technique that helps developers to automate repetitive tasks, generate scalable code, and enhance productivity in software development. Metaprogramming in C# is a comprehensive guide that will help you reap the full potential of metaprogramming in .NET runtime. You’ll start by learning about the .NET runtime environment and how you can use it to become a more productive developer. You'll learn how to infer types using reflection, use attributes, and create dynamic proxies. You’ll also explore the use of expressions to create and execute code and how to take advantage of Dynamic Language Runtime. But that's not all! You’ll also learn to go beyond inheritance and use method signature conventions to create easily maintainable code. Finally, you’ll dive into the world of compiler magic with Roslyn, where you'll discover how to use Roslyn to generate code, perform static code analysis, and write your own compiler extensions. By the end of this book, you’ll have a deep understanding of metaprogramming concepts and how to apply them to your C# code. You’ll be able to think about types, use attributes and expressions to generate code, and apply crosscutting concerns to improve code quality.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
1
Part 1:Why Metaprogramming?
5
Part 2:Leveraging the Runtime
12
Part 3:Increasing Productivity, Consistency, and Quality
18
Part 4:Compiler Magic Using Roslyn

Caveats and Final Words

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the last chapter of this book on metaprogramming in C#! By now, you should have a solid understanding of the various techniques and tools that are available to you when it comes to doing metaprogramming with C#.

In this final chapter, we’ll take a step back and look at some of the bigger-picture implications of metaprogramming in C#. We’ll explore some of the performance implications of metaprogramming, and we’ll discuss some best practices for handling the hidden magic that can come with these powerful techniques.

Finally, we’ll wrap up the book with a summary of everything we’ve covered so far and some closing remarks, hoping to inspire you as you continue on your journey as a metaprogrammer in C#. So let’s dive in and explore the exciting world of metaprogramming one last time!