CodeGenTool 1.0.8

CodeGenTool

How To Install DO NOT directly click Install button in NuGet Package Manager

Here are the simple steps to install and use it:

1. Open Terminal in Visual Studio (Ctrl + ~)
2. Type dotnet tool install --global CodeGenTool --version 1.0.8 then hit Enter
3. How to use it: in terminal type CodeGen hit enter.

⚠️ Prerequisite Project Structure

Before using this tool, ensure your microservice project follows the naming convention:

The project names must end with one of the following layers:

• API
• Business
• Repository
• Model

For example:

• Contoso.UserManagement.API
• Contoso.UserManagement.Business
• Contoso.UserManagement.Repository
• Contoso.UserManagement.Model

The tool depends on this naming convention to properly locate and inject the generated files into the correct projects.

📦 What is CodeGenTool?

CodeGenTool is a .NET command-line utility that automates the creation of boilerplate code for a microservices-based API architecture.

By entering an entity name, the tool generates a fully structured set of C# files, including:

• API Controllers
• Business layer interfaces and implementations
• Repository layer interfaces and implementations
• Corresponding Model class

It also updates the dependency injection configuration automatically (e.g., in Program.cs or DependencyConfigurator.cs).

⚙️ Customization Options

Users can selectively include common methods such as:

• GetAll
• Create
• Update
• Enable
• ...and more

This makes the scaffolding process flexible, customizable, and fast, aligning with best practices in clean architecture for backend development.