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While modern C# now supports nullable reference types, enabling us to avoid the dreaded <code>NullReferenceException</code>, introducing this feature to existing, large codebases can be a challenge.</p><p>In this article, I’ll share my step-by-step approach for introducing nullability into a legacy .NET and C# project. You’ll learn how to apply nullability in a controlled, incremental manner using project-level settings, scoped annotations, and file/method-level directives, all while maintaining the integrity of your legacy codebase. After all, modernizing your code doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor—gradual change is key to a successful transition. Let’s get started!</p><h2 id="why-gradually-introduce-nullability"><a href="/posts/introducing-nullability-in-legacy-code/#why-gradually-introduce-nullability" title="Why Gradually Introduce Nullability?">Why Gradually Introduce Nullability?</a></h2><p>Nullability annotations in C# allow us to specify whether a reference type can be <code>null</code> or not. This feature brings more type safety and reliability to your code, reducing the chance of runtime errors caused by <code>null</code> values. But here’s the challenge: introducing nullability into an existing, possibly large codebase and no clear code style, where methods and properties might be riddled with potential <code>null</code>s, can result in an overwhelming number of compiler warnings. In such cases, it&rsquo;s easy to give up on nullability altogether, leaving your codebase vulnerable to null reference exceptions. But it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way.</p><p>To address this, you can take an <strong>incremental approach</strong>. Rather than trying to make your entire codebase <code>null</code>-safe in one go, you can introduce nullability <strong>step by step</strong>—starting with new code and gradually refactoring old code. This method minimizes disruption and lets your team handle the transition without being flooded with warnings.</p><h2 id="step-1-understanding-nullability-annotations-in-c"><a href="/posts/introducing-nullability-in-legacy-code/#step-1-understanding-nullability-annotations-in-c" title="Step 1: Understanding Nullability Annotations in C#">Step 1: Understanding Nullability Annotations in C#</a></h2><p>In modern C#, a <code>string</code> is assumed <strong>not nullable</strong> by default, meaning it cannot contain a <code>null</code> value without a compiler warning. However, you can explicitly declare a <code>string</code> as nullable by using the <code>string?</code> syntax. Here’s an example:</p><div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-csharp" data-lang="csharp"><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="kt">string</span> <span class="n">nonNullableString</span> <span class="p">=</span> <span class="s">&#34;Hello&#34;</span><span class="p">;</span>   <span class="c1">// Can&#39;t be null, compiler will warn</span>
 </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="kt">string?</span> <span class="n">nullableString</span> <span class="p">=</span> <span class="kc">null</span><span class="p">;</span>        <span class="c1">// Can be null, no compiler warning</span>
 </span></span></code></pre></div><p>The nullable <code>string?</code> type indicates that the variable may contain a <code>null</code> value, while the non-nullable <code>string</code> enforces that <code>null</code> values are not allowed.</p><p>The beauty of nullable reference types is that they make your intent clear, and C#’s compiler will help enforce this through warnings whenever there’s a potential for <code>null</code> dereferencing. And there is a huge list of possible nullable warnings, see <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/compiler-messages/nullable-warnings" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer">Nullable reference types warnings</a>
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