Code Cleanup on Save in Visual Studio 2022

Visual Studio 2022 has introduced a game-changing feature: Code Cleanup on Save. This feature is particularly valuable for teams dealing with build failures caused by unnecessary using statements.

The Problem It Solves

Previously, developers would face frustrating scenarios where builds would fail due to unnecessary usings, resulting in:

• 10-minute wait times for initial build failure
• Additional time spent removing usings
• 30-minute delays in getting test results

How to Enable

1. Access Settings
   Open Visual Studio Settings and navigate to the Code Cleanup section.

2. Configure Auto-Save
   Enable the “Run Code Cleanup on Save” option.

3. Select Cleanup Actions
   In the code cleanup configuration, ensure “Remove unnecessary imports or usings” is selected.

Benefits

• Automatic Cleanup: No more manual removal of unnecessary usings
• Faster Build Times: Prevent build failures due to code style issues
• Improved Productivity: Immediate feedback and fixes while coding

Source

For more details, check out the official Visual Studio blog post.