TIextension

TIextension is a term that refers to an extension type in Microsoft Visual Studio that provides a new project and item template. This type of extension allows developers to add new project types and items to the Visual Studio IDE, enhancing its functionality and flexibility.

TIextensions are developed using a combination of C# and XAML, and are published in the Visual Studio Gallery. To develop a TIextension, developers need to use the Visual Studio Tools for Extensibility (VSTO) to create a new project and add the required files and elements.

There are two main types of TIextensions: type item extensions and project item extensions. Type item extensions add new items to the Visual Studio toolbox, such as user controls or custom controls, making them available for insertion into projects. Project item extensions add new project templates to the Visual Studio IDE, allowing users to create new projects based on the added templates.

TIextensions can be used by developers to add custom functionality to their projects and workflows, and to create tools and utilities that make coding and project management more efficient. Additionally, TIextensions can be used to create educational materials and tutorials for teaching programming concepts and techniques.

The development and publication of TIextensions is driven by the open-source MCPacker project, which has released various tools and examples for creating and debugging TIextensions. However, the official support and documentation for developing TIextensions is provided through the Visual Studio Documentation Center, and Visual Studio Developer Center, which offers information, guides, and code samples to help developers get started.