Source Generators in .NET allow developers to inspect user code and generate additional code at compile time, helping reduce boilerplate and runtime reflection. This guide covers the basics, including setting up incremental source generators which improve performance by filtering items before processing them. It also differentiates source generators from analyzers and addresses common issues and logging practices.
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IntroductionWhat is a Source Generator?What Are Source Generators Not Meant to DoThe Primary Type of Source Generator in Modern .NETWhat Is an Incremental Source Generator?Adding an Incremental Source Generator to Your ProjectAdding a Relevant Target for GenerationStarting on the Incremental Source GeneratorLogging in Source GeneratorsFixing the Example CodeConclusion for Part 1Sort: