Write Boilerplate Code Faster

with fewer keystrokes

Code Templates are sequences of simple shortcuts that generate common boilerplate code (like classes, properties, and methods). CodeRush Templates save time and keep you focused on the essence of what you're building.

For example, use "c" to create a new class with default constructor. Or use "cc" inside an existing class to define a constructor (with parameters that initialize selected properties in the class).

Create any member instantly and easily. Start with a shortcut for the member you want to create (e.g., use "a" for auto-implemented properties, or "m" for methods), followed by a shortcut for the member type you want to create (like "s" for string, "i" for int, or "b" for bool). So “mb” creates a method that returns a boolean, and ps creates a property of type string (with backing store). These member templates expand seamlessly inside structs, records, classes, and interfaces.

Code Templates understand the surrounding code, and that includes frameworks referenced, and even the version of the language you're working with, so you get smart code that makes sense, every time.

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Predefined Code Templates

Comprehensive template collection is built-in.

CodeRush includes a large library of predefined Code Templates for C#, Visual Basic, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Razor, and XAML development, as well as powerful templates for working with DevExpress components (XAF, XPO, Blazor, etc.).

Compared to Visual Studio's code snippets, CodeRush code templates are simpler, more intelligent, and are much easier to customize or extend using a powerful code template wizard. You can also create a custom templates for any code part in C#, Visual Basic, JavaScript, TypeScript, XAML, CSS, HTML, Razor, F#, and any other language.

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One Click to Declare Them All

Add Using Directives and Common Member Implementations

In a single key press, CodeRush's Import Missing Namespaces adds using directives for every type that's missing a namespace reference in the file. And CodeRush can add multiple missing namespaces all at once. Without CodeRush you'll need to add those missing namespace references one at a time.

And yes, you can quickly add often-needed implementations to your types (such as IDisposable, Equals/ToString/GetHashCode overrides, etc.) in C# and Visual Basic using the Declare Menu.

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Consume-first Declaration

Create Code Elements Automatically From Usage

When coding, it is often useful to work with an identifier before it has been declared (consume-first development). This happens in test-driven development, and it's useful when creating APIs to start with consumption code (so your perspective models those of developers who will consume your API). Consume-first declaration lets you focus on desired functionality first, not the declarations.

CodeRush provides powerful tools to quickly declare missing types, members, variables, and parameters, all based on usage. If it's a member, CodeRush lets you choose where to put it (and make any changes there if needed), and helps you instantly get back to where you were so you can stay focused on the functionality.

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Selection Embedding

Surround Selected Code with Popular Language Constructs

Instantly surround your selected code with a try/finally, try/catch, using statement, braces, and more. Want to put your code in region? – Just select it and press Ctrl+3.

And the engine is flexible, so if you find yourself writing the same surrounding code again and again (like a try/catch with exception logging), just create your own with the powerful selection embedding wizard. You can even bind your custom embedding to a single intelligent keystroke.

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Smart Duplicate Line/Selection

Intelligently Create New Code
Based on a Sample Selection

Speed up the creation of structurally-similar code blocks, and intelligently build new code based on patterns detected in the surrounding code.

Smart Duplicate Line and Smart Duplicate Selection can make it easy to create distinct, yet structurally-similar blocks of code.

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Supported IDEs

Review the list of development tools and frameworks supported by our products. We strongly recommend that you always download and use the most recent versions. If the latest version does not support the IDE or framework you're using, please submit a support ticket via the DevExpress Support Center and request an evaluation version that suits your requirements.

Version
24.1.4
Release Date
8-August-2024
Support Status
Minor Updates
Yes
Security Updates
No
Supported IDE
Visual Studio 2022
Visual Studio 2019
Visual Studio 2017
Visual Studio 2015

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