microsoft / microsoft/vscode-dotnettools
Show contextual hint when active solution excludes visible C# projects
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Description
When the selected solution does not include nearby C# projects in the workspace, show a subtle informational hint so users understand why some projects appear unloaded.\n\n### Why this helps\n- Prevents "missing project" confusion\n- Improves trust in workspace/solution behavior\n- Useful for mixed and nested repo layouts\n\n### Acceptance criteria\n- Non-blocking hint shown when exclusion is detected\n- Hint links to Switch Solution\n- Hint can be dismissed/suppressed
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Research direction
Start by tracing how the active solution detects excluded nearby C# projects and locate the existing Switch Solution entry point. Confirm the behavior for mixed and nested repository layouts, then ensure the non-blocking hint appears only for exclusions, links to Switch Solution, and can be dismissed or suppressed.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
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- developer-experience
- Issue type
- Feature
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- 3-5 days
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- 48/100