Code Layout

Properties with Backing Fields

ReSharper Bug: ReSharper's "Properties w/ Backing Field" file layout feature does not work correctly (see RSRP-484963). Backing fields are NOT automatically grouped with their properties.

AI Agent Responsibility: When writing or reorganizing code, manually place backing fields immediately before their associated properties:

// CORRECT - backing field directly above its property
private string _name;
public string Name
{
    get => _name;
    set => _name = value;
}

private int _count;
public int Count
{
    get => _count;
    set => _count = value;
}

// WRONG - all backing fields grouped together, separate from properties
private string _name;
private int _count;

public string Name { get => _name; set => _name = value; }
public int Count { get => _count; set => _count = value; }

Member Ordering

Follow this general order within a type:

1. Constants and static fields
2. Constructors
3. Properties with their backing fields (field immediately before property)
4. Other instance fields (non-backing fields)
5. Interface implementations
6. Other members (methods, etc.)
7. Nested types

Do Not Rely On

• ReSharper's "Reorder Type Members" for backing field placement
• Any automated tool to group backing fields with properties