Type names should not match namespaces
TypeName |
TypeNamesShouldNotMatchNamespaces |
CheckId |
CA1724 |
Category |
Microsoft.Naming |
Breaking Change |
Breaking |
Cause
A type name matches a .NET Framework namespace names in a case-insensitive comparison,
Rule Description
Type names should not match the names of namespaces defined in the .NET Framework class library. Violating this rule can reduce the usability of the library.
How to Fix Violations
Select a type name that does not match the name of a .NET Framework class library namespace.
When to Suppress Warnings
For new development, there are no known scenarios where you must suppress a warning from this rule. Carefully consider how the users of your library might be confused by the matching name before you suppress the warning. For shipping libraries, you might have to suppress a warning from this rule.