Terminal.Gui/.claude/REFRESH.md

Pre-Edit Checklist

READ THIS BEFORE MODIFYING ANY FILE.

Quick Rules (memorize these)

1. No var except for: int, string, bool, double, float, decimal, char, byte
2. Use new () not new TypeName() when type is on left side
3. Use [...] not new () { ... } for collections
4. SubView/SuperView - never say "child", "parent", or "container"
5. Unused lambda params - use _ discard: (_, _) => { }
6. Local functions - use camelCase: void myLocalFunc ()
7. Backing fields - place immediately before their property (ReSharper bug, must do manually)
8. ReShaper Formatting - run ReSharper code cleanup with "Full Cleanup" profile (not the built-in one).

Before Each File Edit

Ask yourself:

• Am I using explicit types (not var)?
• Am I using target-typed new ()?
• Am I using collection expressions []?
• Are my lambda parameters discards if unused?
• Am I using correct terminology (SubView, not child)?

If Unsure

Re-read the relevant rule file in .claude/rules/:

• type-declarations.md - var vs explicit types
• target-typed-new.md - new() syntax
• terminology.md - SubView/SuperView terms
• event-patterns.md - lambdas, closures, handlers
• collection-expressions.md - [...] syntax
• cwp-pattern.md - Cancellable Workflow Pattern
• code-layout.md - backing fields, member ordering

Task-Specific Guides

Check .claude/tasks/ for task-specific checklists:

• build-app.md - Building applications with Terminal.Gui

Check .claude/cookbook/ for common UI patterns.