OpenAPITools / OpenAPITools/openapi-generator

[REQ] Generate C# client without solution file (only project)

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Enhancement: Feature
Dominant language
Java
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Description

Currently C# client is generated with solution directory and project directory inside. This is great if you want to build NuGet package or DLL to distribute. It would be nice to also have option to generate only project that could be included in existing solution.

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Research direction

Start by locating the C# client generator and the code responsible for creating its solution and project directories. Add an option that generates only the project for inclusion in an existing solution, then verify that the generated project remains usable without a generated solution file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, java
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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