Roslyn
A curated list of awesome resources for the .NET Roslyn compiler platform, including analyzers, source generators, and tools.
What is Roslyn?
Awesome Roslyn is a curated list of resources for the .NET Compiler Platform (Roslyn), which provides open-source compilers and code analysis APIs for C# and Visual Basic .NET. It aggregates books, tutorials, open-source projects, analyzers, code fixes, refactorings, and source generators to help developers learn and build tools with Roslyn. The project solves the problem of discovering high-quality Roslyn-related materials by offering a community-driven, organized collection.
.NET developers, tool builders, and educators who want to learn about or extend the Roslyn compiler platform for static analysis, code generation, or refactoring tools.
Developers choose Awesome Roslyn because it provides a single, trusted source for discovering the best learning materials and tools in the Roslyn ecosystem, saving time and ensuring access to high-quality, community-vetted resources.
Overview
Curated list of awesome Roslyn books, tutorials, open-source projects, analyzers, code fixes, refactorings, and source generators
Use Cases
Best For
- Finding tutorials on writing custom Roslyn analyzers and code fixes
- Discovering open-source source generators for performance optimization
- Learning about Roslyn's APIs for syntax and semantic analysis
- Exploring tools for C# and VB.NET code transformation and transpilation
- Testing and validating custom Roslyn-based analyzers and refactorings
- Staying updated with the latest Roslyn developments and community projects
Not Ideal For
- Developers seeking a single, integrated SDK for Roslyn development without navigating external resources
- Teams needing production-ready, plug-and-play analyzers without the overhead of evaluating multiple options from a list
- Projects requiring guaranteed, up-to-date official documentation with direct support from Microsoft
Pros & Cons
Pros
Aggregates high-quality books, tutorials, and projects into categorized sections like 'Source Generators' and 'Testing Frameworks,' saving developers time in discovering reliable Roslyn materials.
Features a wide range of open-source tools such as Roslynator and Code Cracker, providing practical examples for building analyzers, code fixes, and refactorings.
Links to step-by-step tutorials like 'Learn Roslyn Now' and official Microsoft guides, offering clear entry points for writing first analyzers and source generators.
Follows the 'awesome list' philosophy with contribution guidelines, ensuring the collection evolves with the latest Roslyn developments and community input.
Cons
As a reference list, it doesn't provide executable code or integrated environments; users must manually navigate external links and set up projects independently, which can be time-consuming.
The community-driven nature means some resources may become stale or broken over time, with no automatic validation system, risking dead ends for learners.
While curated, the list lacks formal ratings or compatibility checks for listed resources, leading to variable quality and potential integration challenges.
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