PowerShell / PowerShell/PSScriptAnalyzer

Update PSUseCorrectCasing to enforce correct casing of automatic variables

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Area - Rules Issue - Enhancement Up-for-Grabs
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Description

Summary of the new feature

Incorrect case of automatic variables should result in a PSUseCorrectCasing rule violation.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Code using $error should result in a rule violation

Replacement with $Error should be suggested as a fix.

What is the latest version of PSScriptAnalyzer at the point of writing

1.18.3

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by locating the PSUseCorrectCasing rule and its handling of automatic variables. Reproduce the $error case, then verify that incorrect casing is reported and a $Error replacement is suggested.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, powershell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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