Dotnet Project Structure

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to generate standardized, scalable .NET project layouts that align with industry best practices. It automatically creates the necessary directory hierarchy and foundational files required for robust backend development.

When to use it

• Initialize a new solution when starting a fresh enterprise application requiring strict architecture.
• Refactor an existing messy codebase by generating a target structure for migration.
• Ensure consistency across a team of developers working on multiple .NET services.
• Set up the skeleton for microservices that need clear separation of concerns and dependencies.

Key capabilities

• Generates standard directory trees for ASP.NET Core applications.
• Creates essential configuration files including Program.cs and appsettings.json.
• Establishes modular folders for controllers, models, services, and data access layers.
• Supports scalable patterns suitable for both single-page apps and multi-tier architectures.

Example prompts

• "Create a new .NET 8 solution with a clean MVC structure including separate folders for Models, Views, and Controllers."
• "Generate the project skeleton for a microservice using Entity Framework Core with distinct directories for repositories and services."
• "Set up a standard .NET backend layout that includes unit test projects and integration test configurations."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has access to the latest .NET SDK templates to guarantee compatibility with current framework versions. This skill is primarily designed for initial scaffolding; manual refinement may still be needed for complex business logic or specific domain requirements.