New CodeRush Plugin – Add Data Contract

A customer recently requested a way to quickly add the [DataContract] and [DataMember] attributes to the active class.

Naturally we were happy to oblige.

The Add Data Contract plugin provides a new CodeProvider available when your caret is within the name of any class.

When invoked, it will add the [DataContract] attribute to the active class, and decorate it’s properties with the [DataMember] attribute.

Naturally we also:

• Add a reference to System.Runtime.Serialization.dll
• Add the System.Runtime.Serialization namespace.

Where do I get this Plugin?

This plugin is available on GitHub or via the Visual Studio Gallery