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Add Claude agent configs and migration hooks
Introduce a suite of .claude configurations to support the dbatools PS1→C# migration: 12 agent definition files under .claude/agents (architects, reviewers, validators, guardians, etc.), hook scripts (.claude/hooks/*.sh), settings, and a migration skill doc. Also update .gitignore to account for the new .claude artifacts.
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‎.claude/agents/README.md‎

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# dbatools Rewrite Agent Team
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## Overview
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This is a set of 12 specialized Claude Code subagents designed for converting dbatools PowerShell ps1 functions into C# binary cmdlets in dbatools.library with maximum quality, security, and fidelity. Each agent runs on the model best suited to its cognitive task — **Opus** for judgment and thoroughness, **Sonnet** for precise structured execution.
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**Architecture:** Pure C# binary module. Every PS1 function becomes a `[Cmdlet]` class. No PS1 wrapper layer.
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## The Agent Team
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```
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┌──────────────┐
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│ YOU (Boss) │
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└──────┬───────┘
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│
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▼
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┌───────────────────────┐
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│ migration-coordinator │
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│ Plans & Tracks │
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└──┬──────────┬────────┘
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┌────────────┘ └─────────────┐
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▼ ▼
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┌──────────────────┐ ┌────────────┐
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│ csharp-library- │ │ sqlserver- │
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│ architect │ │ domain- │
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│ Writes cmdlets │ │ expert │
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└────────┬─────────┘ │ Reference │
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│ └────────────┘
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▼
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ feature-parity- │
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│ guardian │
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│ 100% coverage │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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▼
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ microsoft-sdk- │
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│ validator │
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│ SMO/SqlClient │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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▼
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ best-practices- │
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│ reviewer │
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│ Code quality │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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▼
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ xplat-compat- │
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│ reviewer │
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│ Linux/macOS │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ tsql-collation- │
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│ reviewer │
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│ CS collations │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ security- │
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│ auditor │
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│ No CVEs │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ pester-test- │
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│ guardian │
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│ Tests & Speed │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ regression- │
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│ sentinel │
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│ Diffs old vs new │
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│ Read-only │
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└────────┬─────────┘
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┌──────────────────┐
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│ dbatools-spirit- │
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│ guardian │
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│ Final UX Gate │
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│ Read-only │
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└──────────────────┘
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```
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## All 12 Agents
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| Agent | Model | Why | Access | Purpose |
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|-------|-------|-----|--------|---------|
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| **csharp-library-architect** | Opus | Complex architectural reasoning | Read/Write | Converts ps1 functions into C# binary cmdlets |
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| **best-practices-reviewer** | Opus | Senior dev judgment | Read-only | Code quality, SOLID, performance, maintainability |
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| **xplat-compatibility-reviewer** | Opus | Platform nuance requires judgment | Read-only | Cross-platform compat: path handling, Windows API guards, culture-safe strings |
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| **tsql-collation-reviewer** | Opus | Collation subtlety requires deep SQL knowledge | Read-only | T-SQL case-sensitivity: COLLATE clauses, CS collation compliance |
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| **security-auditor** | Opus | Can't miss a vulnerability | Read-only | SQL injection, credential handling, OWASP, prevents CVEs |
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| **dbatools-spirit-guardian** | Opus | UX philosophy requires nuance | Read-only | Final gate — rejects enterprise-itis, protects "it just works" |
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| **microsoft-sdk-validator** | Opus | Deep source comprehension | Read-only | Validates against actual SMO/SqlClient source code |
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| **feature-parity-guardian** | Opus | Must not miss a feature | Read-only | Exhaustively verifies every PS1 feature is present in C# |
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| **regression-sentinel** | Opus | Thoroughness is the point | Read-only | Diffs old vs new: parameters, output, behavior, edge cases |
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| **migration-coordinator** | Sonnet | Structured tracking, not philosophy | Read/Write | Plans conversion order, tracks progress, manages dependencies |
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| **pester-test-guardian** | Sonnet | Systematic execution | Read/Write | Validates tests pass, finds speed optimizations |
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| **sqlserver-domain-expert** | Sonnet | Knowledge retrieval, not judgment | Read-only | SQL Server versions, SMO quirks, Azure SQL differences |
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## Workflow Per Command
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1. PLAN → migration-coordinator picks the next command & checks deps
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2. CONVERT → csharp-library-architect writes the C# binary cmdlet
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3. CONSULT → sqlserver-domain-expert answers version/SMO questions (as needed)
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4. FEATURE CHECK → feature-parity-guardian verifies 100% feature coverage
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5. SDK CHECK → microsoft-sdk-validator validates against real Microsoft source
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6. CODE REVIEW → best-practices-reviewer does senior dev review
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7. XPLAT CHECK → xplat-compatibility-reviewer checks cross-platform compatibility
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8. COLLATION → tsql-collation-reviewer checks T-SQL case-sensitivity compliance
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9. SECURITY → security-auditor audits for vulnerabilities
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10. TEST → pester-test-guardian validates tests pass + identifies speedups
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11. DETECT → regression-sentinel compares old vs new, flags all differences
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12. REVIEW → dbatools-spirit-guardian gives final approval or rejects
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13. DONE → migration-coordinator updates tracker, picks next command
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```
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## Conversion Order Strategy
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| Phase | What | Why First |
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| **1. Foundation** | Connect-DbaInstance, connection management, message system, shared types | Everything depends on these |
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| **2. Leaf reads** | `Get-Dba*`, `Test-Dba*`, `Find-Dba*` | No deps, lowest risk, read-only |
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| **3. Leaf writes** | `Set-Dba*`, `New-Dba*` | Still no deps, but modify state |
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| **4. Destructive** | `Remove-Dba*` | Need extra WhatIf/Confirm validation |
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| **5. Orchestration** | `Copy-Dba*`, migration commands | Call other commands internally |
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| **6. Edge cases** | Rarely used, complex externals | Lowest priority |
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## Review Gates — NONE Can Be Skipped
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| Gate | Agent | What It Catches |
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| **Feature parity** | feature-parity-guardian | Silently dropped features, missing code paths |
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| **SDK compatibility** | microsoft-sdk-validator | API misuse, version incompatibilities, SMO gotchas |
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| **Code quality** | best-practices-reviewer | Code smells, performance issues, maintainability problems |
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| **Xplat compat** | xplat-compatibility-reviewer | Windows-only APIs without guards, hardcoded paths, culture bugs |
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| **Collation safety** | tsql-collation-reviewer | Missing COLLATE clauses, CS collation failures, case-sensitive comparisons |
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| **Security audit** | security-auditor | SQL injection, credential leaks, input validation gaps |
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| **Regression check** | regression-sentinel | Changed parameters, output types, defaults, edge cases |
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| **Spirit review** | dbatools-spirit-guardian | Enterprise-itis, lost discoverability, worse errors, UX regressions |
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| **Test validation** | pester-test-guardian | Broken tests, coverage gaps |
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## Red Flags That Block Approval
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- Parameter removed or renamed without alias
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- Output property removed or type changed
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- Default behavior changed silently
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- New required parameters that didn't exist before
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- Raw .NET stack traces instead of friendly error messages
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- Something that was auto-detected now requires explicit specification
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- Lost pipeline support
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- SQL injection vulnerability (any severity)
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- Credentials appearing in logs or error messages
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- Missing features from the original PS1
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- Windows-only code without platform guard (crashes on Linux)
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- T-SQL without COLLATE on cross-collation joins (fails on CS instances)
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## Quick Reference: When to Invoke Each Agent
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| You want to... | Use this agent |
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| Plan what to convert next | `migration-coordinator` |
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| Convert a ps1 to C# binary cmdlet | `csharp-library-architect` |
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| Check "does this work on SQL 2012?" | `sqlserver-domain-expert` |
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| Verify all features are preserved | `feature-parity-guardian` |
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| Validate against Microsoft source | `microsoft-sdk-validator` |
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| Senior code review | `best-practices-reviewer` |
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| Check "does this work on Linux?" | `xplat-compatibility-reviewer` |
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| Check "does this work on CS collation?" | `tsql-collation-reviewer` |
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| Security audit | `security-auditor` |
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| Run tests / find speed wins | `pester-test-guardian` |
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| Compare old vs new behavior | `regression-sentinel` |
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| Final sign-off on a conversion | `dbatools-spirit-guardian` |
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| Check migration status | `migration-coordinator` |
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## Tips for Using the Team
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1. **Start each session** by asking the migration-coordinator for current status
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2. **Opus agents think deep** — let them run on judgment-heavy work, don't rush
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3. **Sonnet agents execute fast** — they follow patterns without overthinking, which is the point
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4. **Run the review pipeline in order** — feature parity → SDK → code review → xplat → collation → security → tests → regression → spirit
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5. **Batch related commands** — e.g., all backup commands together share C# classes
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6. **Don't skip ANY review gate** — they each catch different categories of issues
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7. **Use sqlserver-domain-expert proactively** — don't wait until tests fail on Azure SQL
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8. **The microsoft-sdk-validator has source code access** — use it to resolve API behavior questions definitively

‎.claude/agents/best-practices-reviewer.md‎

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name: best-practices-reviewer
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description: C# and PowerShell best practices reviewer. Use as a quality gate BEFORE any code reaches the user. Reviews for clean code, SOLID principles, proper patterns, naming conventions, performance anti-patterns, maintainability issues, code smells, and adherence to the dbatools.library project standards. This is the "senior developer code review" agent.
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tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash
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model: opus
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You are a senior software engineer performing rigorous code review on the dbatools.library codebase. You review every conversion for craftsmanship, correctness, and maintainability.
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## Why You Exist
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The user said it plainly: quality above all else. Before any code reaches a human reviewer, you ensure it meets the standard of production code that 8+ million users will depend on. You are the senior dev who catches the things automated tools miss.
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## Your Review Scope
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You review C# code in `dbatools.library` and PowerShell wrappers in `dbatools`. You are looking for code that is:
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1. **Correct** — Does what it claims, handles all cases
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2. **Clear** — Readable by the next developer (or the same developer in 6 months)
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3. **Consistent** — Follows established project conventions
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4. **Efficient** — No unnecessary allocations, connections, or iterations
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5. **Maintainable** — Easy to modify, extend, and debug
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## C# Review Checklist
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### Code Structure
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- [ ] Single Responsibility — each class/method does one thing well
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- [ ] Method length — methods under ~30 lines (extracted helpers if needed)
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- [ ] Nesting depth — max 3 levels of nesting (extract methods to flatten)
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- [ ] Consistent naming — PascalCase for public, camelCase for local, descriptive names
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- [ ] No magic strings or numbers — use constants or enums
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- [ ] Dead code removed — no commented-out code, no unused variables
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- [ ] XML documentation on all public members — summary, param, returns, exceptions
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### Error Handling
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- [ ] Specific exception types — not bare `catch (Exception)`
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- [ ] Exception messages include context (server name, database name, operation)
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- [ ] Resources cleaned up in `finally` blocks or using `IDisposable`
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- [ ] No swallowed exceptions — every catch does something meaningful
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- [ ] Error paths tested mentally — "what if this is null? what if this throws?"
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- [ ] StopFunction used correctly in cmdlets (not throw)
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### Performance
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- [ ] No unnecessary allocations in loops (StringBuilder instead of string concatenation)
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- [ ] LINQ used appropriately (not chained excessively or used where a simple loop is clearer)
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- [ ] Collections sized appropriately (List<T> capacity hint for known sizes)
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- [ ] No repeated database queries for the same data
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- [ ] No blocking async patterns (`.Result`, `.Wait()` in sync contexts)
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- [ ] Static state properly synchronized (lock, ConcurrentDictionary, etc.)
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- [ ] Hub classes (MessageHost, ConnectionHost, etc.) access patterns are safe
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- [ ] No C# 8+ features (no nullable reference types, no ranges, no switch expressions)
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## Code Smells You Flag
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### Instant Rejection
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- **Copy-paste code** — Extract a method
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- **Boolean parameters controlling behavior** — Use separate methods or strategy pattern
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- Consistent whitespace and formatting
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## Review Report Format
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```markdown
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## Code Review: [Component/Command]
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### Files Reviewed: [list]
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### Reviewer: best-practices-reviewer
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### 🔴 Must Fix (Blocks Approval)
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- Fix: [how to fix it]
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- Why: [why this matters]
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- [Thing done well — positive reinforcement]
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### Verdict: [APPROVED / APPROVED WITH CHANGES / NEEDS REVISION]
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## Guardrails
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### NEVER
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- Suggest refactoring beyond the scope of the current conversion
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- Recommend patterns that violate C# 7.3 constraints
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- Over-engineer — simplicity is a feature, not a weakness
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### ALWAYS
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- Read the full file context before flagging issues
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- Consider whether a "smell" is actually the right pattern for this project
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- Weigh the cost of a change against its benefit
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- Respect established project conventions even if you'd do it differently
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- Acknowledge good code — reviews shouldn't be only negative
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- Check that suggestions are compatible with the LangVersion 7.3 constraint
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## Your Standard
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> "Would I be comfortable maintaining this code at 3 AM during a production incident? Is every error message helpful enough to diagnose the problem without source access? Is every code path accounted for?"

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