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Update AGENTS.md to clarify project-level nullable reference types#9

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Copilot AI commented Dec 11, 2025

AGENTS.md previously stated "Use nullable reference types (#nullable enable)." which implied file-level directives should be used. This PR updates the documentation to clarify that the project uses project-level configuration instead.

Analysis

The project correctly implements nullable reference types using the project-level <Nullable>enable</Nullable> setting in .csproj files, which is the industry recommendation for consistency - especially when adding new files.

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Updated AGENTS.md to explicitly document the project-level approach:

Before:

* Use nullable reference types (`#nullable enable`).

After:

* Nullable reference types are enabled at the project level (`<Nullable>enable</Nullable>` in .csproj files). Do not use file-level `#nullable enable` directives.

This clarifies the convention and prevents future additions of file-level directives.

Verification

  • ✅ Project-level <Nullable>enable</Nullable> configured in all .csproj files
  • ✅ Build succeeded with 0 warnings, 0 errors
  • ✅ All 9 tests passed
  • ✅ AGENTS.md now accurately documents the project's nullable reference type approach

The project maintains nullable reference type enforcement through project-level configuration, providing consistent behavior across all files.

Original prompt

Please analyze the project using the new AGENTS.md file and identify any violations of its conventions and guidelines.


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Co-authored-by: Malcolmnixon <1863707+Malcolmnixon@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Analyze AGENTS.md for convention and guideline violations Add explicit #nullable enable directives per AGENTS.md convention Dec 11, 2025
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I'd prefer to leave nullability at the project level, as that seems to be the industry recommendation for consistency - especially when adding new files.

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Copilot AI commented Dec 11, 2025

I'd prefer to leave nullability at the project level, as that seems to be the industry recommendation for consistency - especially when adding new files.

Reverted the explicit #nullable enable directives. The project now relies solely on the project-level <Nullable>enable</Nullable> setting in the .csproj files. (c51b47f)

Copilot AI changed the title Add explicit #nullable enable directives per AGENTS.md convention Verify AGENTS.md compliance - nullable reference types at project level Dec 11, 2025
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Could you propose a modification to the AGENTS.md file to indicate the nullability is captured at the project level rather than at the file level.

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Copilot AI commented Dec 11, 2025

Could you propose a modification to the AGENTS.md file to indicate the nullability is captured at the project level rather than at the file level.

Updated AGENTS.md to clarify that nullable reference types are enabled at the project level via <Nullable>enable</Nullable> in .csproj files, and that file-level #nullable enable directives should not be used. (7978ffb)

Copilot AI changed the title Verify AGENTS.md compliance - nullable reference types at project level Update AGENTS.md to clarify project-level nullable reference types Dec 11, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from Malcolmnixon December 11, 2025 20:56
@Malcolmnixon Malcolmnixon marked this pull request as ready for review December 11, 2025 21:00
@Malcolmnixon Malcolmnixon merged commit 40ab48f into main Dec 11, 2025
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