nightmaregaurav.autoassignment 1.0.2

AutoAssignment - Simplified Object Assignment Library

A Light weight and simple alternative to AutoMapper

AutoAssignment is a lightweight and easy-to-use library that simplifies the process of object assignment and creation in C#. It provides a generic approach to handle complex object assignments without the need for writing repetitive code.

Features

• Assign values from one object to another effortlessly.
• Create new objects based on the source object's data.
• Supports any type of objects with flexible assignment rules.

Use Cases

1. DTO (Data Transfer Objects) Mapping
2. Entity Framework: Entity to ViewModel Mapping
3. Copying Data Between Similar Objects
4. Object Cloning and Prototyping
5. Unit Testing

Getting Started

To get started with AutoAssignment, follow these simple steps:

1. Install the AutoAssignment package from NuGet.
2. Import the AutoAssignment namespace in your C# file.

   using AutoAssignment;
   

3. Define relationships between types using the static methods DefineCreation and DefineAssignment somewhere in your startup.cs or equivalent program entrypoint.

   Assignment<SourceClass, DestinationClass>.DefineCreation(source => new DestinationClass(source.Prop1, source.Prop2+1));
   Assignment<SourceClass, DestinationClass>.DefineAssignment((source, destination) =>
   {
      destination.Name = source.Name;
      destination.Age = source.Age;
      // Add more assignments as needed
   
      return destination;
   });
   

4. Start using AutoAssignment to create new objects or assign values from one object to another.

   // Create a new DestinationClass instance based on the SourceClass object
   var destinationObject = Assignment<SourceClass, DestinationClass>.From(sourceObject);
   
   // Assign values from the sourceObject to an existing destinationObject
   destinationObject = Assignment<SourceClass, DestinationClass>.From(sourceObject, destinationObject);
   

Contributions and Issues

Contributions to AutoAssignment are always welcomed and highly appreciated. If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on the GitHub Repository.

License

AutoAssignment is free and open source, distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

This library was made with ❤️ by NightmareGaurav.