Store metadata in SQL stored procedures to preserve custom CSLA logic during regeneration, keeping bespoke validation and behavior while automating output.
Use partial methods in CodeSmith CSLA templates to preserve custom logic and support active regeneration without losing hand-tuned behavior over time.
Understand how private backing fields alter CSLA 4.0 property changes and how to stabilize generated object updates across templates and runtime environments.
There may come a time where you need to rename a column in your generated entity for whatever reason. The following tip and trick article will show you how to quickly accomplish this.
Upgrade CodeSmith CSLA templates from version 3.8 to 4.0 with a practical checklist for regeneration, template differences, and cleaner post-upgrade behavior.