service-scaffolder

name	service-scaffolder
description	Scaffold a new backend microservice end-to-end — create Abstractions, Core, DataAccess, GraphQL, Host, Worker projects with correct layer dependencies, DI wiring, health checks, and test projects. Triggers on: new service, new microservice, scaffold service, create service, add domain service, new domain, setup service skeleton.

Service Scaffolder

Scaffold a complete backend domain microservice following the established project structure and conventions.

Prerequisites: Read general.instructions.md for architecture rules and layer definitions before scaffolding.

Scaffold Workflow

Follow these steps in order. Confirm the service name and scope with the user before starting.

Step 1: Gather Requirements

Ask the user:

1. Service name — PascalCase domain name (e.g., Consultation, Invoice)
2. Layers needed — default: all (Abstractions, Core, DataAccess, GraphQL, Host, Worker). Some services skip Worker.
3. Database — MongoDB (default), SQL Server, or both
4. Messaging — MassTransit consumers needed? (yes/no)
5. GraphQL only or REST+GraphQL — default: GraphQL only

Step 2: Create Project Structure

src/{ServiceName}/
├── src/
│   ├── Abstractions/
│   │   └── {ServiceName}.Abstractions.csproj
│   ├── Core/
│   │   └── {ServiceName}.Core.csproj
│   ├── DataAccess/
│   │   └── {ServiceName}.DataAccess.csproj
│   ├── GraphQL/
│   │   └── {ServiceName}.GraphQL.csproj
│   ├── Host/
│   │   └── {ServiceName}.Host.csproj
│   └── Worker/                              ← optional
│       └── {ServiceName}.Worker.csproj
└── test/
    ├── Core.Tests/
    │   └── {ServiceName}.Core.Tests.csproj
    ├── DataAccess.Tests/
    │   └── {ServiceName}.DataAccess.Tests.csproj
    ├── GraphQL.Tests/
    │   └── {ServiceName}.GraphQL.Tests.csproj
    └── Worker.Tests/                        ← if Worker exists
        └── {ServiceName}.Worker.Tests.csproj

Step 3: Configure Project References

Follow the dependency rules strictly:

Project	References
Abstractions	None (leaf)
Core	→ Abstractions
DataAccess	→ Abstractions, Core
GraphQL	→ Abstractions, Core
Host	→ Abstractions, Core, DataAccess, GraphQL
Worker	→ Abstractions, Core
Core.Tests	→ Core, Abstractions
DataAccess.Tests	→ DataAccess, Core, Abstractions
GraphQL.Tests	→ GraphQL, Core, Abstractions

Step 4: Abstractions Layer

Create the foundational types:

// Models/{ServiceName}Entity.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName};

public record {ServiceName}Entity(
    ID<{ServiceName}Entity> Id,
    string Name);

// Interfaces/I{ServiceName}Repository.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName};

public interface I{ServiceName}Repository
{
    Task<{ServiceName}Entity?> GetByIdAsync(
        ID<{ServiceName}Entity> id,
        CancellationToken cancellationToken);
}

Step 5: Core Layer

// Services/{ServiceName}Service.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName};

public sealed class {ServiceName}Service(
    I{ServiceName}Repository _repository)
{
    public async Task<{ServiceName}Entity?> GetByIdAsync(
        ID<{ServiceName}Entity> id,
        CancellationToken cancellationToken)
    {
        return await _repository.GetByIdAsync(id, cancellationToken);
    }
}

// DependencyInjection/{ServiceName}CoreServiceCollectionExtensions.cs
namespace Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection;

public static class {ServiceName}CoreServiceCollectionExtensions
{
    public static IServiceCollection Add{ServiceName}Core(
        this IServiceCollection services)
    {
        services.AddScoped<{ServiceName}Service>();
        return services;
    }
}

Step 6: DataAccess Layer (MongoDB)

// Repositories/{ServiceName}Repository.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName}.DataAccess;

public sealed class {ServiceName}Repository : I{ServiceName}Repository
{
    private readonly IMongoCollection<{ServiceName}Entity> _collection;

    public {ServiceName}Repository(IMongoDatabase database)
    {
        _collection = database.GetCollection<{ServiceName}Entity>("{serviceName}s");
    }

    public async Task<{ServiceName}Entity?> GetByIdAsync(
        ID<{ServiceName}Entity> id,
        CancellationToken cancellationToken)
    {
        FilterDefinition<{ServiceName}Entity> filter =
            Builders<{ServiceName}Entity>.Filter.Eq(x => x.Id, id);

        return await _collection
            .Find(filter)
            .FirstOrDefaultAsync(cancellationToken);
    }
}

// DependencyInjection/{ServiceName}DataAccessServiceCollectionExtensions.cs
namespace Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection;

public static class {ServiceName}DataAccessServiceCollectionExtensions
{
    public static IServiceCollection Add{ServiceName}DataAccess(
        this IServiceCollection services, IConfiguration configuration)
    {
        services.AddMongoDataAccess(configuration);
        services.AddScoped<I{ServiceName}Repository, {ServiceName}Repository>();
        return services;
    }
}

Step 7: GraphQL Layer

// Types/{ServiceName}EntityType.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName}.GraphQL;

public class {ServiceName}EntityType : ObjectType<{ServiceName}Entity>
{
    protected override void Configure(
        IObjectTypeDescriptor<{ServiceName}Entity> descriptor)
    {
        descriptor.Field(x => x.Id).Type<NonNullType<IdType>>();
    }
}

// Queries/{ServiceName}Queries.cs
[QueryType]
public static class {ServiceName}Queries
{
    public static async Task<{ServiceName}Entity?> Get{ServiceName}ByIdAsync(
        ID<{ServiceName}Entity> id,
        [Service] {ServiceName}Service service,
        CancellationToken cancellationToken)
    {
        return await service.GetByIdAsync(id, cancellationToken);
    }
}

Step 8: Host Layer

// Startup.cs
// TODO: Replace with your organization namespace, e.g., YourOrg.YourProject
namespace YourOrg.YourProject.{ServiceName}.Host;

public class Startup
{
    public IConfiguration Configuration { get; }

    public Startup(IConfiguration configuration)
    {
        Configuration = configuration;
    }

    public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services)
    {
        services.AddJwtBearerAuthentication(Configuration);

        services.Add{ServiceName}Core();
        services.Add{ServiceName}DataAccess(Configuration);

        services.AddGraphQLServer()
            .AddTypes();

        services.AddHealthChecks()
            .AddMongoHealthCheck();
    }

    public void Configure(IApplicationBuilder app)
    {
        app.UseRouting();
        app.UseAuthentication();
        app.UseAuthorization();

        app.UseEndpoints(endpoints =>
        {
            endpoints.MapGraphQL();
            endpoints.MapHealthChecks("/_health/live");
            endpoints.MapHealthChecks("/_health/ready");
        });
    }
}

Step 9: Test Projects

Set up test infrastructure per tests.instructions.md:

// Core.Tests/{ServiceName}ServiceTests.cs
public class {ServiceName}ServiceTests
{
    private readonly Mock<I{ServiceName}Repository> _repository =
        new(MockBehavior.Strict);

    private readonly {ServiceName}Service _sut;

    public {ServiceName}ServiceTests()
    {
        _sut = new {ServiceName}Service(_repository.Object);
    }

    [Fact]
    public async Task GetByIdAsync_EntityExists_ReturnsEntity()
    {
        // Arrange
        ID<{ServiceName}Entity> id = ID<{ServiceName}Entity>.New();
        {ServiceName}Entity expected = new(id, "Test");
        _repository
            .Setup(r => r.GetByIdAsync(id, It.IsAny<CancellationToken>()))
            .ReturnsAsync(expected);

        // Act
        {ServiceName}Entity? result = await _sut.GetByIdAsync(id, CancellationToken.None);

        // Assert
        Assert.Equal(expected, result);
    }
}

Step 10: Validate

1. Run dotnet build on the new service
2. Run dotnet test on the test projects
3. Verify layer dependencies are correct (no circular references)
4. Verify no HotChocolate packages in Core/Abstractions

Checklist

• All projects compile
• Layer dependency rules respected
• ID<T> used for entity IDs
• Health checks registered (/_health/live, /_health/ready)
• MongoDB health check added
• DI extensions follow Add{ServiceName}{Layer}() naming
• Test projects mirror production layers
• Mocks use MockBehavior.Strict
• No HotChocolate references outside GraphQL layer