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What is the shortcut to generate method comments in Visual Studio?

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The shortcut to generate method comments in Visual Studio is /// (three forward slashes).

When you type /// above a method definition, Visual Studio automatically generates a comment block with placeholders for the method's summary, parameters, return value, and exceptions.

Here's how it works:

  • Type /// above a method definition.
  • Visual Studio will insert a comment block with placeholders.
  • Fill in the placeholders with relevant information.
  • Press Enter to complete the comment block.

Example:

/// <summary>
/// Adds two integers.
/// </summary>
/// <param name="a">The first integer.</param>
/// <param name="b">The second integer.</param>
/// <returns>The sum of the two integers.</returns>
public int Add(int a, int b)
{
    return a + b;
}

This shortcut helps you quickly generate well-structured and informative comments for your methods, making your code easier to understand and maintain.

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