Real-World C# Source Generator Examples: ToString, Mapping, and Serialization
Learn C# source generators through 3 real-world examples: auto-generating ToString(), object mapping, and serialization boilerplate in .NET 10.
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C# Source Generator Attributes: Generating Code with ForAttributeWithMetadataName
Learn how C# source generator attributes trigger code generation in .NET. Complete guide to the marker attribute pattern with ForAttributeWithMetadataName.
C# Source Generators: Reading the Roslyn Syntax Tree
Master reading and traversing a Roslyn syntax tree in a C# source generator. Learn SyntaxTree, SemanticModel, and ForAttributeWithMetadataName for .NET 6+.
Incremental Source Generators in C#: The Right Way to Build Them
Learn the incremental source generator API in C# -- covers pipeline design, caching with IEquatable, performance tips, and best practices for modern .NET.
How to Create Your First C# Source Generator (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to create a C# source generator with .NET 10. Step-by-step guide covering project setup, IIncrementalGenerator implementation, and packaging.
How C# Source Generators Work: The Roslyn Compilation Pipeline Explained
Learn exactly how C# source generators work inside the Roslyn compilation pipeline. Understand the two-phase compilation model, syntax providers, and incremental execution.