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[C#] Consolidate C# 2.0 generator into C# generator

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#5,138 opened on Mar 21, 2017

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Client: C-SharpEnhancement: Featurehelp wanted

Description

Description

Currently, C# (csharp) generator supports the following .net framework/standard:

	targetFramework
	    The target .NET framework version. (Default: v4.5)
	        v3.5 - .NET Framework 3.5 compatible
	        v4.5 - .NET Framework 4.5+ compatible
	        v5.0 - .NET Standard 1.3 compatible
	        uwp - Universal Windows Platform - beta support

and there's a separate generator for C# 2.0.

We want to consolidate/merge C# 2.0 generator into csharp generator for easier maintenance and support.

Swagger-codegen version

Latest master

If anyone wants to work on the enhancement, please reply to let us know. Thanks!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
tooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with swagger codegen codebaseUnderstanding of C# templates and code generation
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Review the existing C# generator source code (likely in modules/swagger codegen/src/main/java/io/swagger/codegen/languages/CSharpClientCodegen.java) and the C# 2.0 generator. Identify the differences in features and target frameworks. Plan to merge the 2.0 specific features into the main C# generator with appropriate options. Ensure no breaking changes to existing users. Check if there are any related PRs or discussions in the comments.