We need a script to generate the structure for new services

a22erigr commented

2026-05-05 07:40:38 +00:00

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After the update to Service structure we should implement a script to automatically create the "skeleton" of a new service. This should be done to standardize the creation of services.

What should be done

The script should ask for the name of the service to be created
- If possible verify that the name follows the naming standard
The file structure of the service should be crated.
The script should also initialize dotnet
Create the file that the folders will contain
- IMPORTANT: Use the provided service name when creating the files.
  - Ex LayoutService
If possible the files should be populated with the the boilerplate code.
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## Description After the update to Service structure we should implement a script to automatically create the "skeleton" of a new service. This should be done to standardize the creation of services. ## What should be done + The script should ask for the name of the service to be created + If possible verify that the name follows the naming standard + The file structure of the service should be crated. ![bild](/attachments/7e86e46b-4602-4632-81a8-cf80707ee51e) + The script should also initialize dotnet + Create the file that the folders will contain + IMPORTANT: Use the provided service name when creating the files. + Ex **Layout**Service ![bild](/attachments/a9d416f0-0f5a-4f12-a884-7ce17d4cae9e) + If possible the files should be populated with the the boilerplate code. + Example ![bild](/attachments/b8025196-491b-4a76-bcf5-109417a716af) ![bild](/attachments/fabba458-4f6e-4774-96a4-6ec5b97f0b41) ![bild](/attachments/c13e7cd2-21df-4619-99c7-aa29b6c766b8) ![bild](/attachments/60140e8c-ce1b-42af-97aa-09d41bee69bf)

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a24timsv commented

2026-05-05 11:04:41 +00:00

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Its definitely possible, but before starting I just want some things more clear:

Do we want to create the Tests folder as well and link those to the newly created Service?
Do we want to create other files as well, like generateMockup and readMockup?
Should we copy an existing service in our codebase, like tempService, or should we clone another repo to do the same, or should the script do everything from scratch (it is possible but will require more lines)?

Also, what is If possible verify that the name follows the naming standard? Naming standard of what exactly?

Its definitely possible, but before starting I just want some things more clear: - Do we want to create the Tests folder as well and link those to the newly created Service? - Do we want to create other files as well, like generateMockup and readMockup? - Should we copy an existing service in our codebase, like tempService, or should we clone another repo to do the same, or should the script do everything from scratch (it is possible but will require more lines)? Also, what is _If possible verify that the name follows the naming standard_? Naming standard of what exactly?

a22erigr commented

2026-05-05 11:52:03 +00:00

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The test folder should be crated and linked.
Do we want to create other files as well, like generateMockup and readMockup? Not in scope
This or should the script do everything from scratch (it is possible but will require more lines)?

+ The test folder should be crated and linked. + Do we want to create other files as well, like generateMockup and readMockup? Not in scope + This or should the script do everything from scratch (it is possible but will require more lines)?

a24timsv commented

2026-05-06 12:54:06 +00:00

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The current script creates all files (at least for Windows) but a problem right now is the use of capitalization in C#. The folder structure we are using is camelCase, but C# wants all of it's things to use Pascal. Batch does not have a function to capitalize letters.

Some suggestions to solve this is to just not use camelCase, write a custom functions to do this manually, or use a program/extensions that allows this. Bash does not have this issue

The current script creates all files (at least for Windows) but a problem right now is the use of capitalization in C#. The folder structure we are using is camelCase, but C# wants all of it's things to use Pascal. Batch does not have a function to capitalize letters. Some suggestions to solve this is to just not use camelCase, write a custom functions to do this manually, or use a program/extensions that allows this. Bash does not have this issue

c24danli commented

2026-05-06 13:52:31 +00:00

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Good insight! As this was meant as a "quality of life" implementation to help in the creation of future services and not something factually necessary, makes it feel wrong to change our current standard just to implement it. I would say if we can't use the script to do it then we just make a detailed wiki of how a service should be implemented.
If we can do it with an custom fuction(no extentions) then it would be fine, but if the issue gets to complex then just go the wiki route.

Good insight! As this was meant as a "quality of life" implementation to help in the creation of future services and not something factually necessary, makes it feel wrong to change our current standard just to implement it. I would say if we can't use the script to do it then we just make a detailed wiki of how a service should be implemented. If we can do it with an custom fuction(no extentions) then it would be fine, but if the issue gets to complex then just go the wiki route.

a24timsv commented

2026-05-06 15:54:04 +00:00

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Agreed, we shouldn't change existing stuff (it's too late for that anyway). I can definitely make something of my own that conforms to the Wiki and is Windows specific, just wanted to check what the leaders thought about this.

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731 Service creation script #808

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