Improve CS0430 extern alias documentation with practical usage examples #47708
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The CS0430 compiler error documentation had examples that didn't demonstrate how to actually use extern aliases, making it difficult for first-time users to understand the feature. The original examples showed extern alias declarations but no practical usage.
Changes made:
Enhanced code examples: Added a static method
M()
toMyClass
and demonstrated actual usage withMyType::MyClass.M()
in the Main method to show how extern alias resolves naming conflicts.Added cross-reference: Included a "See also" section linking to the extern alias keyword documentation to help users understand the complete picture.
Before:
After:
These minimal changes now clearly demonstrate how extern alias works with the
::
operator and provide users with a complete understanding of the feature when encountering CS0430 errors.Fixes #33207.
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