Generate IEquatable operators when generating Equals for structs

This code generation applies to:

• C#

What: Lets you generate Equals and IEquatable operators for structs.

When: You have a struct we will automatically add the IEquatable as well as the equals and not equals operators for you.

Why:

• If you are implementing a value type, you should consider overriding the Equals method to gain increased performance over the default implementation of the Equals method on ValueType.

• Implement IEquatable interface implements a type-specific Equals() method.

How-to

1. Place your cursor somewhere on the line of your struct declaration.

2. Next, do one of the following:

   • Press Ctrl+. to trigger the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

   • Right-click and select the Quick Actions and Refactorings menu.

   • Click the icon that appears in the left margin.

   

3. Select Generate Equals(object) from the drop-down menu.

See also

• Code Generation
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