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IDE0150Language rules (expression-level preferences)

Prefer null check over type check

Prefer null check over type check

Microsoft docs

Description

This style rule flags use of the is {type} statement when is not null can be used instead. Similarly, it flags use of the is not {type} statement in favor of is null. Using is null or is not null improves code readability.

Example

// Violates IDE0150.
if (numbers is not IEnumerable<int>) ...

// Fixed code.
if (numbers is null) ...

Configurable options

Vote for the value each option should take in the generated .editorconfig.

csharp_style_prefer_null_check_over_type_check
default: true
Group results
0 yes 0 no
ConsensusNone (disabled)
Severity preference (yes voters)
Suggestion0
Warning0
Error0