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SA1516: ElementsMustBeSeparatedByBlankLine

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TypeName	ElementsMustBeSeparatedByBlankLine
CheckId	SA1516
Category	Layout Rules

Cause

Adjacent C# elements are not separated by a blank line.

Rule Description

To improve the readability of the code, StyleCop requires blank lines in certain situations, and prohibits blank lines in other situations. This results in a consistent visual pattern across the code, which can improve recognition and readability of unfamiliar code.

A violation of this rule occurs when two adjacent element are not separated by a blank line. For example:

public void Method1()

{

}

public bool Property

{

get { return true; }

}

In the example above, the method and property are not separated by a blank line, so a violation of this rule would occur.

How to Fix Violations

To fix a violation of this rule, add a blank line between the adjacent elements.