"Efficient Development with Rider"
Unlock the full potential of JetBrains Rider with "Efficient Development with Rider," a comprehensive guide crafted for professional developers and team leads seeking to master one of the most powerful cross-platform .NET IDEs. This expertly structured resource begins with an in-depth exploration of Rider’s architecture, IntelliJ platform underpinnings, and the seamless integration of ReSharper’s .NET engine. Readers will gain clarity on supported languages and frameworks, including .NET, C#, F#, Unity, Xamarin, and ASP.NET, as well as strategies for migrating from other IDEs, optimizing cross-platform workflows, and maintaining robust licensing and privacy practices.
The book’s heart delves into productivity-centric features, ranging from advanced code navigation and template automation to large-scale refactoring, code quality enforcement, and dynamic documentation tools. It provides actionable guidance on leveraging Rider’s comprehensive testing ecosystem with native runners and behavior-driven development workflows, as well as state-of-the-art debugging, profiling, and diagnostics—essential for handling distributed, cloud-based, and containerized applications with confidence. Explorations of advanced Git workflows, live collaboration, and secure development practices ensure that both solo developers and teams can thrive in high-performance, modern environments.
"Efficient Development with Rider" also empowers readers to extend and tailor their IDE through custom plugins, UI enhancements, task automation, and workflow optimizations for enterprise-grade codebases. The final chapters present a future-focused vision on sustainable, secure development, covering everything from compliance automation and accessibility to the integration of SAST/DAST scanners and inclusive technical practices. Whether integrating with cloud native services, orchestrating Kubernetes deployments, or establishing team-wide settings and audit trails, this book is the definitive handbook for elevating your Rider experience and accelerating software delivery.
