Coding Style Csharp.instructions

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# Coding Style

## General Guidelines
- Follow the official Microsoft .NET C# coding conventions: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/fundamentals/coding-style/coding-conventions
- Prefer clarity and readability over brevity.
- Use consistent formatting and naming throughout the codebase.

## Naming Conventions
- Use `PascalCase` for class, method, and property names.
- Use `camelCase` for local variables and method parameters.
- Use `ALL_CAPS` for constants.
- Prefix interfaces with `I` (e.g., `IOrderService`).
- Use meaningful, descriptive names; avoid abbreviations.

## Formatting
- Use 4 spaces for indentation (no tabs).
- Use file-scoped namespaces to simplify structure and improve readability.
- Add a blank line between method definitions.
- Place opening braces on a new line for methods, properties, and types (unless using file-scoped namespaces, then follow the file-scoped style).

### Example: File-Scoped Namespaces