Group multiple dump outputs

tomg

I really like the facility to mark dumped output with a description. It would be handy to be able to group multiple outputs by a single description. For example:

. My Grouping
. Dump 1
. ||table|| Dump 2
. etc

This would be similar to a TransactionScope or any normal disposable pattern.

using(var token = Util.StartGroup("Starting test case...")) {
    "Test Case".Dump(token);
    DoSomethingElse();
}

DoSomethingElse(){ "Testing".Dump(); }

Output:

: Starting test case...
. Test Case
. Testing

Thanks!

tomg

Oh another thing feature could be a function which does actions on disposal, like:

var token = Util.StartGroup("Starting test case.", t => $"Test finished in ${t.Elapsed}".Dump())

JoeAlbahari

You could write something like this in My Extensions:

http://share.linqpad.net/nqj4r2.linq

tomg

That is exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks very much!

Tom