Generating Code Using Text Template Transformation Toolkit (T4)

Many times developers come across situations where they need to write similar code over and over again. Automating the generation of such boilerplate code not only reduces the time spent but also reduces the chances of errors while doing such monotonous development. To help developers achieve this goal, Visual Studio 2010 includes what is known as Text Template Transformation Toolkit (T4). T4 templates are text files that specify the structure of the code or markup to produce. T4 comes with its own set of directives and blocks, which allow you to you define the boilerplate for code generation. This article introduces you to T4 basics and familiarizes you with the various parts of a T4 template.

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