christian289/dotnet-with-claudecode

Guides WPF application publishing and installer options. Use when user mentions publish, deploy, release, packaging, or installer to help choose deployment method and installer technology.

Implements WPF drag and drop functionality using DragDrop.DoDragDrop, DataObject, and drag/drop events. Use when building file drop zones, list reordering, or inter-application data transfer.

Implements WPF routed events including Bubbling, Tunneling, and Direct strategies. Use when creating custom routed events, handling event propagation, or understanding Preview events.

Creates WPF graphics dynamically in C# code using Shape, PathGeometry, and PathFigure classes. Use when building charts, diagrams, or procedurally generated graphics.

Uses WPF Clipboard for copy/paste operations with text, images, and custom data formats. Use when implementing copy/paste functionality or inter-application data transfer.

Navigates WPF Visual Tree and Logical Tree with VisualTreeHelper and LogicalTreeHelper patterns. Use when traversing elements, accessing template internals, or understanding event routing.

Localizes WPF applications using BAML localization with x:Uid attributes and LocBaml tool. Use when building enterprise multi-language applications requiring satellite assemblies.

Designs stand-alone control styles using WPF CustomControl and ResourceDictionary. Use when creating reusable custom controls or organizing control themes in Generic.xaml.

Customizes WPF control appearance using ControlTemplate with TemplateBinding and ContentPresenter. Use when completely changing control visuals, implementing state-based feedback, or TemplatedParent binding.

Binds enum values to WPF CommandParameter using x:Static markup extension. Use when passing enum types to commands or avoiding string-based command parameter errors.

Generates WPF Behavior<T> classes using Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf. Usage: /wpf-dev-pack:make-wpf-behavior <BehaviorName> <TargetType>

Implements high-performance streaming using System.IO.Pipelines in .NET. Use when building network protocols, parsing binary data, or processing large streams efficiently.

Implements parallel processing using Parallel, PLINQ, and ConcurrentCollections in .NET. Use when processing CPU-bound tasks in parallel or improving multi-core utilization.

Implements dependency injection using GenericHost in .NET Console Applications. Use when building console applications that require DI, hosted services, or background tasks.

Manages focus behavior for WPF Popup controls using PreviewMouseDown events. Use when Popup loses focus unexpectedly or needs to stay open during user interaction.

Manages WPF Style definitions and ResourceDictionary patterns including BasedOn inheritance and resource merging. Use when building theme systems, organizing resources, or choosing between StaticResource and DynamicResource.

Implements IValueConverter as MarkupExtension for direct XAML usage without StaticResource. Use when creating converters to eliminate resource dictionary declarations.

Implements lightweight rendering using WPF DrawingVisual with ContainerVisual, VisualCollection, and DrawingContext. Use when rendering large-scale graphics, charts, game graphics, or custom visuals.

Implements XAML behaviors and triggers using Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf. Use when adding interactivity to XAML without code-behind, implementing EventToCommand patterns, or creating reusable behaviors.

Creates WPF dialog windows including modal dialogs, MessageBox, and common dialogs. Use when implementing confirmation prompts, settings windows, or file/folder pickers.

Designs WPF solution and project structures based on Clean Architecture. Use when creating new WPF solutions, organizing layers, or establishing project naming conventions.

Implements WPF UI Automation for accessibility using AutomationPeer and AutomationProperties. Use when building accessible applications or enabling screen reader support.

Converts long inline XAML bindings to Property Element Syntax for better readability. Use when XAML binding expressions become too long or complex.

Formats dates, numbers, and currency with culture awareness in WPF. Use when displaying localized data formats or building international applications.

Checks and clamps mouse coordinates within transformed image bounds in WPF. Use when implementing measurement tools or annotations that should only work inside Pan/Zoom/Rotate transformed images.

Implements Pub-Sub patterns using System.Reactive and Channels for event-based communication in .NET. Use when building reactive applications or decoupled event-driven architectures.

Implements WPF 2D graphics using Shape, Geometry, Brush, and Pen classes. Use when building vector graphic UIs, icons, charts, or diagrams in WPF applications.

Implements Right-to-Left (RTL) layout support in WPF using FlowDirection. Use when building applications for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or other RTL languages.

Implements automatic ViewModel-View mapping using DataTemplate for navigation scenarios. Use when building dynamic content display or implementing navigation between views in WPF.

Implements asynchronous programming patterns using Task, ValueTask, and ConfigureAwait in .NET. Use when building non-blocking I/O operations or improving application responsiveness.

Creates WPF animations using Storyboard, Timeline, and EasingFunction patterns. Use when implementing UI transitions, state change visualizations, or interactive feedback effects.

Manages literal strings by pre-defining them as const string in C#. Use when organizing string constants, log messages, exception messages, or UI texts across the codebase.

Implements compile-time regex using GeneratedRegexAttribute Source Generator. Use when working with Regex patterns for better performance and AOT compatibility.

Resolves text font inheritance issues when using Segoe Fluent Icons in WPF CustomControl. Use when TextBlocks inherit icon fonts unexpectedly within ControlTemplate.

Embeds PDB debugging symbols into EXE/DLL files. Use when configuring embedded debug symbols, single-file deployment, Source Link integration, or dotnet publish settings.

Explains WPF Dispatcher priority system and threading patterns. Use when implementing background operations, maintaining UI responsiveness, or understanding task scheduling order.

Explains WPF rendering pipeline (Measure/Arrange/Render passes) and hardware acceleration tiers. Use when debugging layout issues, optimizing render performance, or understanding why software rendering occurs.

Renders high-performance graphics using WPF DrawingContext for 10-50x improvement over Shape. Use when drawing large numbers of shapes or optimizing rendering performance.

Formats WPF XAML and C# code using XamlStyler and dotnet format. Generates Settings.XamlStyler and .editorconfig files automatically. Use when code formatting or style cleanup is needed.

Provides high-performance WPF rendering techniques including DrawingVisual, WriteableBitmap, CompositionTarget.Rendering, and BitmapCache. Use when implementing real-time graphics, game loops, particle systems, charts, or when Shape controls cause performance issues.

Generates WPF IValueConverter or IMultiValueConverter classes with MarkupExtension pattern. Usage: /wpf-dev-pack:make-wpf-converter <ConverterName> [multi]