Update CS0433 documentation to prioritize extern alias over csc compiler options #47307
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Updates the CS0433 compiler error documentation to emphasize modern
extern aliassolutions over directcsccompiler usage, addressing feedback that the current guidance prioritizes outdated approaches.Changes Made
extern aliaswith project reference aliases as the primary solutiondotnet buildas the primary compilation method while keepingcscoptions as secondaryAggPubImpAddPubImp→AggPubImpAggPubImp)Before
The documentation led with compiler option approaches and buried the extern alias solution without clear implementation steps.
After
The documentation now:
dotnet build) in examples while preserving legacycscinformationThis makes the documentation more relevant for current .NET development practices while ensuring developers can still find information about direct compiler usage when needed.
Fixes #26528.
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