1.2.17 Navigating Code With Go to Definition

Go To Definition Takes You to Where a Symbol Is Defined

When you encounter:

Player player1 = new Player();

you may want to see:

Visual Studio's Go To Definition command can navigate to the definition associated with the selected symbol.

F12 is a common shortcut in Visual Studio.

Use It to Follow Types and Members

You can use Go To Definition on a custom type such as:

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Go To Definition and Find All References Answer Different Questions

Go To Definition

Using both tools makes an unfamiliar solution much easier to explore.