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 - design alternatives
 - temporary agent state
 
-The `.bot/README.md` file itself is intentionally tracked in source control. All other `.bot/` working material remains local-only and excluded from source control. Move only finalized, non-confidential guidance into `AGENTS.md` or `.github/copilot-instructions.md`.
+The `.bot/README.md` file itself is intentionally tracked in source control. All other `.bot/` working material remains local-only and excluded from source control. Move only finalized, non-confidential guidance into `AGENTS.md`.
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----
-description: 'Writing Unit Tests in Cuemon'
-applyTo: "**/*.{cs,csproj}"
----
-
-# Writing Unit Tests in Cuemon
-This document provides instructions for writing unit tests in the Cuemon codebase. Please follow these guidelines to ensure consistency and maintainability.
-
-## 1. Base Class
-
-**Always inherit from the `Test` base class** for all unit test classes.  
-This ensures consistent setup, teardown, and output handling across all tests.
-
-> Important: Do NOT add `using Xunit.Abstractions`. xUnit v3 no longer exposes that namespace; including it is incorrect and will cause compilation errors. Use the `Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit` Test base class and `using Xunit;` as shown in the examples below. If you need access to test output, rely on the Test base class (which accepts the appropriate output helper) rather than importing `Xunit.Abstractions`.
-
-```csharp
-using Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit;
-using Xunit;
-
-namespace Your.Namespace
-{
-    public class YourTestClass : Test
-    {
-        public YourTestClass(ITestOutputHelper output) : base(output)
-        {
-        }
-
-        // Your tests here
-    }
-}
-```
-
-## 2. Test Method Attributes
-
-- Use `[Fact]` for standard unit tests.
-- Use `[Theory]` with `[InlineData]` or other data sources for parameterized tests.
-
-## 3. Naming Conventions
-
-- **Test classes**: End with `Test` (e.g., `DateSpanTest`).
-- **Test methods**: Use descriptive names that state the expected behavior (e.g., `ShouldReturnTrue_WhenConditionIsMet`).
-
-## 4. Assertions
-
-- Use `Assert` methods from xUnit for all assertions.
-- Prefer explicit and expressive assertions (e.g., `Assert.Equal`, `Assert.NotNull`, `Assert.Contains`).
-
-## 5. File and Namespace Organization
-
-- Place test files in the appropriate test project and folder structure.
-- Use namespaces that mirror the source code structure. The namespace of a test file MUST match the namespace of the System Under Test (SUT). Do NOT append ".Tests", ".Benchmarks" or similar suffixes to the namespace. Only the assembly/project name should indicate that the file is a test/benchmark (for example: Cuemon.Foo.Tests assembly, but namespace Cuemon.Foo).
-  - Example: If the SUT class is declared as:
-    ```csharp
-    namespace Cuemon.Foo.Bar
-    {
-        public class Zoo { /* ... */ }
-    }
-    ```
-    then the corresponding unit test class must use the exact same namespace:
-    ```csharp
-    namespace Cuemon.Foo.Bar
-    {
-        public class ZooTest : Test { /* ... */ }
-    }
-    ```
-  - Do NOT use:
-    ```csharp
-    namespace Cuemon.Foo.Bar.Tests { /* ... */ } // ❌
-    namespace Cuemon.Foo.Bar.Benchmarks { /* ... */ } // ❌
-    ```
-- The unit tests for the Cuemon.Foo assembly live in the Cuemon.Foo.Tests assembly.
-- The functional tests for the Cuemon.Foo assembly live in the Cuemon.Foo.FunctionalTests assembly.
-- Test class names end with Test and live in the same namespace as the class being tested, e.g., the unit tests for the Boo class that resides in the Cuemon.Foo assembly would be named BooTest and placed in the Cuemon.Foo namespace in the Cuemon.Foo.Tests assembly.
-- Modify the associated .csproj file to override the root namespace so the compiled namespace matches the SUT. Example:
-  ```xml
-  <PropertyGroup>
-    <RootNamespace>Cuemon.Foo</RootNamespace>
-  </PropertyGroup>
-  ```
-- When generating test scaffolding automatically, resolve the SUT's namespace from the source file (or project/assembly metadata) and use that exact namespace in the test file header.
-
-- Notes:
-  - This rule ensures type discovery and XML doc links behave consistently and reduces confusion when reading tests.
-  - Keep folder structure aligned with the production code layout to make locating SUT <-> test pairs straightforward.
-
-## 6. Example Test
-
-```csharp
-using System;
-using System.Globalization;
-using Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit;
-using Xunit;
-
-namespace Cuemon
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Tests for the <see cref="DateSpan"/> class.
-    /// </summary>
-    public class DateSpanTest : Test
-    {
-        public DateSpanTest(ITestOutputHelper output) : base(output)
-        {
-        }
-
-        [Fact]
-        public void Parse_ShouldGetOneMonthOfDifference_UsingIso8601String()
-        {
-            var start = new DateTime(2021, 3, 5).ToString("O");
-            var end = new DateTime(2021, 4, 5).ToString("O");
-
-            var span = DateSpan.Parse(start, end);
-
-            Assert.Equal("0:01:31:00:00:00.0", span.ToString());
-            Assert.Equal(0, span.Years);
-            Assert.Equal(1, span.Months);
-            Assert.Equal(31, span.Days);
-            Assert.Equal(0, span.Hours);
-            Assert.Equal(0, span.Minutes);
-            Assert.Equal(0, span.Seconds);
-            Assert.Equal(0, span.Milliseconds);
-
-            Assert.Equal(0.08493150684931507, span.TotalYears);
-            Assert.Equal(1, span.TotalMonths);
-            Assert.Equal(31, span.TotalDays);
-            Assert.Equal(744, span.TotalHours);
-            Assert.Equal(44640, span.TotalMinutes);
-            Assert.Equal(2678400, span.TotalSeconds);
-            Assert.Equal(2678400000, span.TotalMilliseconds);
-
-            Assert.Equal(6, span.GetWeeks());
-            Assert.Equal(-1566296493, span.GetHashCode());
-
-            TestOutput.WriteLine(span.ToString());
-        }
-    }
-}
-```
-
-## 7. Additional Guidelines
-
-- Keep tests focused and isolated.
-- Do not rely on external systems except for xUnit itself and Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit (and derived from this).
-- Ensure tests are deterministic and repeatable.
-
-## 8. Test Doubles
-
-- Preferred test doubles include dummies, fakes, stubs and spies if and when the design allows it.
-- Under special circumstances, mock can be used (using Moq library).
-- Before overriding methods, verify that the method is virtual or abstract; this rule also applies to mocks.
-- Never mock IMarshaller; always use a new instance of JsonMarshaller.
-
-For further examples, refer to existing test files such as  
-[`test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/DisposableTest.cs`](test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/DisposableTest.cs) and  [`test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/Security/HashFactoryTest.cs`](test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/Security/HashFactoryTest.cs).
-
-## 9. Avoid `InternalsVisibleTo` in Tests
-
-- **Do not** use `InternalsVisibleTo` to access internal types or members from test projects.
-- Prefer **indirect testing via public APIs** that depend on the internal implementation (public facades, public extension methods, or other public entry points).
-
-### Preferred Pattern
-
-**Pattern name:** Public Facade Testing (also referred to as *Public API Proxy Testing*)
-
-**Description:**  
-Internal classes and methods must be validated by exercising the public API that consumes them. Tests should assert observable behavior exposed by the public surface rather than targeting internal implementation details directly.
-
-### Example Mapping
-
-- **Internal helper:** `DelimitedString` (internal static class)  
-- **Public API:** `TestOutputHelperExtensions.WriteLines()` (public extension method)  
-- **Test strategy:** Write tests for `WriteLines()` and verify its public behavior. The internal call to `DelimitedString.Create()` is exercised implicitly.
-
-### Benefits
-
-- Avoids exposing internal types to test assemblies.
-- Ensures tests reflect real-world usage patterns.
-- Maintains strong encapsulation and a clean public API.
-- Tests remain resilient to internal refactoring as long as public behavior is preserved.
-
-### When to Apply
-
-- Internal logic is fully exercised through existing public APIs.
-- Public entry points provide sufficient coverage of internal code paths.
-- The internal implementation exists solely as a helper or utility for public-facing functionality.
-
-## 10. ExcludeFromCodeCoverage Prohibition
-
-**Do not use `ExcludeFromCodeCoverage` attribute on any code.** This includes:
-
-- Test classes or test methods
-- Production code
-- Configuration code
-- Any other code path
-
-### Rationale
-
-- Excluding code from coverage hides gaps and creates false confidence in test completeness.
-- If a code path cannot or should not be tested, refactor the code to eliminate that path rather than hiding it from metrics.
-- Every executable line should be covered by tests or be genuinely unreachable (dead code to be removed).
-
-### Alternative Approaches
-
-- **Untestable code paths**: Refactor to separate concerns and eliminate the untestable path.
-- **External dependencies**: Use test doubles (fakes, stubs, spies) instead of excluding from coverage.
-- **Configuration-only code**: Move to configuration files or extract into testable methods.
-- **Generated or third-party code**: These should not be in the primary codebase; use NuGet packages or dedicated vendor folders if necessary.
-
----
-description: 'Writing Performance Tests in Cuemon'
-applyTo: "tuning/**, **/*Benchmark*.cs"
----
-
-# Writing Performance Tests in Cuemon
-This document provides guidance for writing performance tests (benchmarks) in the Cuemon codebase using BenchmarkDotNet. Follow these guidelines to keep benchmarks consistent, readable, and comparable.
-
-## 1. Naming and Placement
-
-- Place micro- and component-benchmarks under the `tuning/` folder or in projects named `*.Benchmarks`.
-- Place benchmark files in the appropriate benchmark project and folder structure.
-- Use namespaces that mirror the source code structure, e.g. do not suffix with `Benchmarks`.
-- Namespace rule: DO NOT append `.Benchmarks` to the namespace. Benchmarks must live in the same namespace as the production assembly. Example: if the production assembly uses `namespace Cuemon.Security.Cryptography`, the benchmark file should also use:
-  ```
-  namespace Cuemon.Security.Cryptography
-  {
-      public class Sha512256Benchmark { /* ... */ }
-  }
-  ```
-The class name must end with `Benchmark`, but the namespace must match the assembly (no `.Benchmarks` suffix).
-- The benchmarks for the Cuemon.Bar assembly live in the Cuemon.Bar.Benchmarks assembly.
-- Benchmark class names end with Benchmark and live in the same namespace as the class being measured, e.g., the benchmarks for the Zoo class that resides in the Cuemon.Bar assembly would be named ZooBenchmark and placed in the Cuemon.Bar namespace in the Cuemon.Bar.Benchmarks assembly.
-- Modify the associated .csproj file to override the root namespace, e.g., <RootNamespace>Cuemon.Bar</RootNamespace>.
-
-## 2. Attributes and Configuration
-
-- Use `BenchmarkDotNet` attributes to express intent and collect relevant metrics:
-    - `[MemoryDiagnoser]` to capture memory allocations.
-    - `[GroupBenchmarksBy(BenchmarkLogicalGroupRule.ByCategory)]` to group related benchmarks.
-    - `[Params]` for input sizes or variations to exercise multiple scenarios.
-    - `[GlobalSetup]` for one-time initialization that's not part of measured work.
-    - `[Benchmark]` on methods representing measured operations; consider `Baseline = true` and `Description` to improve report clarity.
-- Keep benchmark configuration minimal and explicit; prefer in-class attributes over large shared configs unless re-used widely.
-
-## 3. Structure and Best Practices
-
-- Keep benchmarks focused: each `Benchmark` method should measure a single logical operation.
-- Avoid doing expensive setup work inside a measured method; use `[GlobalSetup]`, `[IterationSetup]`, or cached fields instead.
-- Use `Params` to cover micro, mid and macro input sizes (for example: small, medium, large) and verify performance trends across them.
-- Use small, deterministic data sets and avoid external systems (network, disk, DB). If external systems are necessary, mark them clearly and do not include them in CI benchmark runs by default.
-- Capture results that are meaningful: time, allocations, and if needed custom counters. Prefer `MemoryDiagnoser` and descriptive `Description` values.
-
-## 4. Naming Conventions for Methods
-
-- Method names should be descriptive and indicate the scenario, e.g., `Parse_Short`, `ComputeHash_Large`.
-- When comparing implementations, mark one method with `Baseline = true` and use similar names so reports are easy to read.
-
-## 5. Example Benchmark
-
-```csharp
-using BenchmarkDotNet.Attributes;
-using BenchmarkDotNet.Configs;
-
-namespace Cuemon
-{
-    [MemoryDiagnoser]
-    [GroupBenchmarksBy(BenchmarkLogicalGroupRule.ByCategory)]
-    public class SampleOperationBenchmark
-    {
-        [Params(8, 256, 4096)]
-        public int Count { get; set; }
-
-        private byte[] _payload;
-
-        [GlobalSetup]
-        public void Setup()
-        {
-            _payload = new byte[Count];
-            // deterministic initialization
-        }
-
-        [Benchmark(Baseline = true, Description = "Operation - baseline")]
-        public int Operation_Baseline() => SampleOperation.Process(_payload);
-
-        [Benchmark(Description = "Operation - optimized")]
-        public int Operation_Optimized() => SampleOperation.ProcessOptimized(_payload);
-    }
-}
-```
-
-## 6. Reporting and CI
-
-- Benchmarks are primarily for local and tuning runs; be cautious about running heavy BenchmarkDotNet workloads in CI. Prefer targeted runs or harnesses for CI where appropriate.
-- Keep benchmark projects isolated (e.g., `tuning/*.csproj`) so they don't affect package builds or production artifacts.
-
-## 7. Additional Guidelines
-
-- Keep benchmarks readable and well-documented; add comments explaining non-obvious choices.
-- If a benchmark exposes regressions or optimizations, add a short note in the benchmark file referencing the relevant issue or PR.
-- For any shared helpers for benchmarking, prefer small utility classes inside the `tuning` projects rather than cross-cutting changes to production code.
-
-For further examples, refer to the benchmark files under the `tuning/` folder such as `tuning/Cuemon.Core.Benchmarks/DateSpanBenchmark.cs` and `tuning/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography.Benchmarks/Sha512256Benchmark.cs`.
-
----
-description: 'Writing XML documentation in Cuemon'
-applyTo: "**/*.cs"
----
-
-# Writing XML documentation in Cuemon
-
-This document provides instructions for writing XML documentation.
-
-## 1. Documentation Style
-
-- Use the same documentation style as found throughout the codebase.
-- Add XML doc comments to public and protected classes and methods where appropriate.
-- Example:
-
-```csharp
-using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.IO;
-using Cuemon.Collections.Generic;
-using Cuemon.Configuration;
-using Cuemon.IO;
-using Cuemon.Text;
-
-namespace Cuemon.Security
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Represents the base class from which all implementations of hash algorithms and checksums should derive.
-    /// </summary>
-    /// <typeparam name="TOptions">The type of the configured options.</typeparam>
-    /// <seealso cref="ConvertibleOptions"/>
-    /// <seealso cref="IConfigurable{TOptions}" />
-    /// <seealso cref="IHash" />
-    public abstract class Hash<TOptions> : Hash, IConfigurable<TOptions> where TOptions : ConvertibleOptions, new()
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="Hash{TOptions}"/> class.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="setup">The <see cref="ConvertibleOptions" /> which may be configured.</param>
-        protected Hash(Action<TOptions> setup)
-        {
-            Options = Patterns.Configure(setup);
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the configured options of this instance.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <value>The configured options of this instance.</value>
-        public TOptions Options { get; }
-
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// The endian-initializer of this instance.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="options">An instance of the configured options.</param>
-        protected sealed override void EndianInitializer(EndianOptions options)
-        {
-            options.ByteOrder = Options.ByteOrder;
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Represents the base class that defines the public facing structure to expose.
-    /// </summary>
-    /// <seealso cref="IHash" />
-    public abstract class Hash : IHash
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="Hash"/> class.
-        /// </summary>
-        protected Hash()
-        {
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="bool"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="bool"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(bool input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="byte"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="byte"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(byte input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="char"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="char"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(char input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="DateTime"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="DateTime"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(DateTime input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="DBNull"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="DBNull"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(DBNull input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="decimal"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="decimal"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(decimal input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="double"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="double"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(double input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="short"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="short"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(short input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="int"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="int"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(int input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="long"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="long"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(long input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="sbyte"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="sbyte"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(sbyte input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="float"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="float"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(float input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="ushort"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="ushort"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(ushort input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="uint"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="uint"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(uint input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="ulong"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="ulong"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(ulong input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="string"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="string"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <param name="setup">The <see cref="EncodingOptions"/> which may be configured.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(string input, Action<EncodingOptions> setup = null)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, setup));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="Enum"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="Enum"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(Enum input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="T:IConvertible[]"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="T:IConvertible[]"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(params IConvertible[] input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Arguments.ToEnumerableOf(input));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified sequence of <see cref="IConvertible"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The sequence of <see cref="IConvertible"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(IEnumerable<IConvertible> input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input));
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="T:byte[]"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="T:byte[]"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public abstract HashResult ComputeHash(byte[] input);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="Stream"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="input">The <see cref="Stream"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
-        /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
-        public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(Stream input)
-        {
-            return ComputeHash(Patterns.SafeInvoke(() => new MemoryStream(), destination =>
-            {
-                Decorator.Enclose(input).CopyStream(destination);
-                return destination;
-            }).ToArray());
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Defines the initializer that <see cref="Hash{TOptions}"/> must implement.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="options">An instance of the configured options.</param>
-        protected abstract void EndianInitializer(EndianOptions options);
-    }
-}
-
-namespace Cuemon.Security
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Configuration options for <see cref="FowlerNollVoHash"/>.
-    /// </summary>
-    public class FowlerNollVoOptions : ConvertibleOptions
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="FowlerNollVoOptions"/> class.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <remarks>
-        /// The following table shows the initial property values for an instance of <see cref="FowlerNollVoOptions"/>.
-        /// <list type="table">
-        ///     <listheader>
-        ///         <term>Property</term>
-        ///         <description>Initial Value</description>
-        ///     </listheader>
-        ///     <item>
-        ///         <term><see cref="EndianOptions.ByteOrder"/></term>
-        ///         <description><see cref="Endianness.BigEndian"/></description>
-        ///     </item>
-        ///     <item>
-        ///         <term><see cref="Algorithm"/></term>
-        ///         <description><see cref="FowlerNollVoAlgorithm.Fnv1a"/></description>
-        ///     </item>
-        /// </list>
-        /// </remarks>
-        public FowlerNollVoOptions()
-        {
-            Algorithm = FowlerNollVoAlgorithm.Fnv1a;
-            ByteOrder = Endianness.BigEndian;
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets or sets the algorithm of the Fowler-Noll-Vo hash function.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <value>The algorithm of the Fowler-Noll-Vo hash function.</value>
-        public FowlerNollVoAlgorithm Algorithm { get; set; }
-    }
-}
-```
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index 42f41319..5d767a41 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.AspNetCore.App/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.AspNetCore.App/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
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+Availability: .NET 10 and .NET 9
+
+# ALM
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+
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index 3e2a825b..4985c74e 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.AspNetCore.Authentication/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
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+
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--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.AspNetCore.Mvc/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
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@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
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+
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+
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index 42f41319..5d767a41 100644
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 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.IO/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.IO/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index bf7cac3b..62e7d5ae 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.IO/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.IO/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Standard 2.1 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET Standard 2.1 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Kernel/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Kernel/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index 86e77918..71adf5fa 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Kernel/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Kernel/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Net/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Net/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index c8bfbdd3..53d88d9c 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Net/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Net/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Resilience/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Resilience/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index c8bfbdd3..53d88d9c 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Resilience/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Resilience/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Runtime.Caching/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Runtime.Caching/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index c8bfbdd3..53d88d9c 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Runtime.Caching/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Runtime.Caching/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index 5cbec928..6d5ed8e8 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Threading/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Threading/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index f5b267c2..08a8a90e 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Threading/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Threading/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/.nuget/Cuemon.Xml/PackageReleaseNotes.txt b/.nuget/Cuemon.Xml/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
index bb93c350..de0a7dfb 100644
--- a/.nuget/Cuemon.Xml/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
+++ b/.nuget/Cuemon.Xml/PackageReleaseNotes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Version: 10.8.1
+Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
+
+# ALM
+- CHANGED Dependencies have been upgraded to the latest compatible versions for all supported target frameworks (TFMs)
+
 Version: 10.8.0
 Availability: .NET 10, .NET 9 and .NET Standard 2.0
 
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index 8eb3b28a..2b6aa97c 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 This file guides agentic coding tools working in this repo.
 Follow the repo rules first; do not invent commands or conventions.
+Keep all shared repository instructions in `AGENTS.md`.
 
 ## Repository Layout
 
@@ -83,11 +84,6 @@ docker compose down
 - Live under `tuning/`; run with `tooling/bdn-runner`.
 - Not unit tests; do not include in test runs.
 
-## Cursor / Copilot Rules
-
-- No Cursor rules (`.cursor/rules/` and `.cursorrules` are absent).
-- Copilot rules live in `.github/copilot-instructions.md` — **must follow**.
-
 ## Code Style and Conventions
 
 ### General Principles
@@ -141,52 +137,417 @@ docker compose down
 
 ## Writing Tests
 
+These instructions apply when creating or editing test code and test project files (`.cs` and `.csproj`). Follow them for hand-written tests and generated scaffolding.
+
+### Base Class and Test Output
+
 - Test framework: **xUnit v3** (`xunit.v3` package).
-- Base class: `Test` from `Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit`.
-- **Do NOT** use `Xunit.Abstractions` or `using Xunit.Abstractions` (removed in xUnit v3).
+- **Always inherit from `Test` in `Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit` for every unit test class.** This ensures consistent setup, teardown, and output handling.
+- **Do NOT add `using Xunit.Abstractions` or depend on `Xunit.Abstractions`.** xUnit v3 no longer exposes that namespace; importing it causes compilation errors. Use `using Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit;` and `using Xunit;` as shown in the example below.
 - Constructor signature: `public FooTest(ITestOutputHelper output) : base(output) { }`.
-- Use `TestOutput.WriteLine(...)` for output, inherited from `Test`.
-- Use `[Fact]` for unit tests, `[Theory]` with `[InlineData]` for parameterized tests.
-- Assertions: xUnit `Assert.*` methods only.
-- Keep tests deterministic and isolated; prefer fakes/stubs/spies.
-- Mocking (Moq) only under special circumstances; **never mock `IMarshaller`** — use `new JsonMarshaller()`.
-- Do NOT use `InternalsVisibleTo`; test through public APIs (Public Facade Testing pattern).
-- Assembly naming: `Cuemon.Foo.Tests` for unit tests, `Cuemon.Foo.FunctionalTests` for functional tests.
+- For test output, rely on the inherited `TestOutput` property and use `TestOutput.WriteLine(...)`. Pass the output helper to the base constructor.
+
+### Attributes, Naming, and Assertions
+
+- Use `[Fact]` for unit tests, `[Theory]` with `[InlineData]` or other data sources for parameterized tests.
+- Test class names **must end with `Test`**, e.g., `DateSpanTest`.
+- Test method names must describe the expected behavior and relevant condition, e.g., `ShouldReturnTrue_WhenConditionIsMet`.
+- Use xUnit `Assert.*` methods for **all assertions**. Prefer explicit, expressive assertions such as `Assert.Equal`, `Assert.NotNull`, and `Assert.Contains`.
+- Keep tests focused, isolated, deterministic, and repeatable. Unit tests must not rely on external systems beyond xUnit and Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit (or its derived testing support). Integration dependencies are covered under Test Commands.
+
+### File, Assembly, and Namespace Organization
+
+- Place test files in the appropriate test project and folder structure. Align folders with production code so SUT/test pairs are easy to locate.
+- A test namespace **MUST match the exact namespace of the System Under Test (SUT)**. **Do NOT append `.Tests`, `.Benchmarks`, or any similar suffix.** Only the assembly/project name identifies the testing role.
+- Unit tests for `Cuemon.Foo` live in `Cuemon.Foo.Tests`; functional tests live in `Cuemon.Foo.FunctionalTests`.
+- For a production `Boo` class in namespace `Cuemon.Foo`, use `BooTest` in namespace `Cuemon.Foo` within `Cuemon.Foo.Tests`.
+- When generating test scaffolding, resolve the SUT namespace from the source file or project/assembly metadata and use that exact namespace in the file header.
+- Override the test project's root namespace to match production. For `Cuemon.Foo`, use:
+
+```xml
+<PropertyGroup>
+  <RootNamespace>Cuemon.Foo</RootNamespace>
+</PropertyGroup>
+```
+
+For a SUT in namespace `Cuemon.Foo.Bar`, the following illustrates the distinction:
+
+| Role | Assembly/project | Namespace | Class |
+|------|------------------|-----------|-------|
+| Production | `Cuemon.Foo` | `Cuemon.Foo.Bar` | `Zoo` |
+| Unit test | `Cuemon.Foo.Tests` | `Cuemon.Foo.Bar` | `ZooTest` |
+| Functional test | `Cuemon.Foo.FunctionalTests` | `Cuemon.Foo.Bar` | `ZooTest` |
+
+Namespaces such as `Cuemon.Foo.Bar.Tests` and `Cuemon.Foo.Bar.Benchmarks` are **incorrect**. Exact namespace matching supports consistent type discovery and XML documentation links and reduces confusion when reading tests.
+
+### Test Doubles
+
+- Prefer dummies, fakes, stubs, and spies when the design allows them.
+- Use mocks with Moq **only under special circumstances**.
+- **Before overriding a method, verify that it is virtual or abstract.** This requirement also applies when configuring mocks.
+- **Never mock `IMarshaller`. Always use a new instance of `JsonMarshaller`.**
+
+### Testing Internal Implementations
+
+**Do NOT use `InternalsVisibleTo` to expose internal types or members to test projects.** Internal classes and methods must be validated by exercising the public APIs that consume them: public facades, public extension methods, or other public entry points.
+
+The preferred pattern is **Public Facade Testing**, also called **Public API Proxy Testing**. Tests must assert observable public behavior rather than target internal implementation details directly.
+
+Example mapping:
+
+| Element | Example |
+|---------|---------|
+| Internal helper | `DelimitedString` (internal static class) |
+| Public entry point | `TestOutputHelperExtensions.WriteLines()` (public extension method) |
+| Test strategy | Test `WriteLines()` and verify its public behavior; this implicitly exercises `DelimitedString.Create()`. |
+
+Apply this pattern when:
+
+- Internal logic is fully exercised through existing public APIs.
+- Public entry points provide sufficient coverage of internal code paths.
+- The internal implementation exists solely as a helper or utility for public-facing functionality.
+
+This avoids exposing internals to test assemblies, reflects real usage, maintains encapsulation and a clean public API, and keeps tests resilient to internal refactoring while public behavior is preserved.
+
+### Code Coverage
+
+**Do NOT use the `ExcludeFromCodeCoverage` attribute on any code.** This prohibition covers test classes, test methods, production code, configuration code, and every other code path.
+
+Exclusions hide coverage gaps and create false confidence in test completeness. **Every executable line should be covered by tests or be genuinely unreachable dead code that must be removed.** If a path cannot or should not be tested, refactor to eliminate the path instead of hiding it from metrics.
+
+Use these alternatives:
+
+| Situation | Required approach |
+|-----------|-------------------|
+| Untestable code path | Refactor to separate concerns and eliminate the untestable path. |
+| External dependency | Use fakes, stubs, or spies instead of excluding coverage. |
+| Configuration-only code | Move it to configuration files or extract testable methods. |
+| Generated or third-party code | Keep it outside the primary codebase; use NuGet packages or dedicated vendor folders where necessary. |
 
-### Test File Template
+### Complete Test Example
+
+This example uses fixed inputs, explicit component and total-value assertions, and output through the `Test` base class.
 
 ```csharp
+using System;
 using Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit;
 using Xunit;
 
-namespace Cuemon.Foo // matches SUT namespace exactly
+namespace Cuemon;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Tests for the <see cref="DateSpan"/> class.
+/// </summary>
+public class DateSpanTest : Test
 {
-    public class BarTest : Test
+    public DateSpanTest(ITestOutputHelper output) : base(output)
     {
-        public BarTest(ITestOutputHelper output) : base(output) { }
+    }
 
-        [Fact]
-        public void Method_ShouldExpectedBehavior_WhenCondition()
-        {
-            // Arrange / Act / Assert
-        }
+    [Fact]
+    public void Parse_ShouldGetOneMonthOfDifference_UsingIso8601String()
+    {
+        var start = new DateTime(2021, 3, 5).ToString("O");
+        var end = new DateTime(2021, 4, 5).ToString("O");
+
+        var span = DateSpan.Parse(start, end);
+
+        Assert.Equal("0:01:31:00:00:00.0", span.ToString());
+        Assert.Equal(0, span.Years);
+        Assert.Equal(1, span.Months);
+        Assert.Equal(31, span.Days);
+        Assert.Equal(0, span.Hours);
+        Assert.Equal(0, span.Minutes);
+        Assert.Equal(0, span.Seconds);
+        Assert.Equal(0, span.Milliseconds);
+
+        Assert.Equal(0.08493150684931507, span.TotalYears);
+        Assert.Equal(1, span.TotalMonths);
+        Assert.Equal(31, span.TotalDays);
+        Assert.Equal(744, span.TotalHours);
+        Assert.Equal(44640, span.TotalMinutes);
+        Assert.Equal(2678400, span.TotalSeconds);
+        Assert.Equal(2678400000, span.TotalMilliseconds);
+
+        Assert.Equal(6, span.GetWeeks());
+
+        TestOutput.WriteLine(span.ToString());
     }
 }
 ```
 
+For further examples, see [DateSpanTest.cs](test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/DateSpanTest.cs), [DisposableTest.cs](test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/DisposableTest.cs), and [HashFactoryTest.cs](test/Cuemon.Core.Tests/Security/HashFactoryTest.cs).
+
 ## Writing Benchmarks
 
-- Place in `tuning/` in a `*.Benchmarks` project; namespace matches production (no `.Benchmarks` suffix).
-- Use `[MemoryDiagnoser]`, `[GroupBenchmarksBy(BenchmarkLogicalGroupRule.ByCategory)]`.
-- Use `[GlobalSetup]` for expensive prep; keep measured methods focused.
-- Use `[Params]` for multiple input sizes; use deterministic data; avoid external systems.
-- Mark one method `Baseline = true`; use descriptive `Description` values.
+These instructions apply to `tuning/**` and benchmark files matching `**/*Benchmark*.cs`. Use BenchmarkDotNet to keep benchmarks consistent, readable, and comparable.
+
+### Naming and Placement
+
+- Place micro- and component-benchmarks in the appropriate project and folders under `tuning/`, in a `*.Benchmarks` project. Keep these projects isolated from package builds and production artifacts.
+- Benchmarks for `Cuemon.Bar` belong in `Cuemon.Bar.Benchmarks`. A benchmark for `Zoo` is named `ZooBenchmark`; class names **must end with `Benchmark`**.
+- Benchmark namespaces **MUST match the production namespace exactly**. **Do NOT append `.Benchmarks` or a similar suffix.** For `Cuemon.Security.Cryptography`, use namespace `Cuemon.Security.Cryptography` and a class such as `Sha512256Benchmark` in the `Cuemon.Security.Cryptography.Benchmarks` project.
+- Override `<RootNamespace>` in the benchmark `.csproj` to match production, e.g., `<RootNamespace>Cuemon.Bar</RootNamespace>`.
+
+### Attributes and Configuration
+
+- Use `[Benchmark]` on methods representing measured operations.
+- Use `[MemoryDiagnoser]` to capture allocations and `[GroupBenchmarksBy(BenchmarkLogicalGroupRule.ByCategory)]` to group related benchmarks.
+- Use `[Params]` for input sizes or variations and `[GlobalSetup]` for one-time initialization that is outside measured work.
+- Mark one comparison method `Baseline = true`; provide descriptive `Description` values to make reports readable.
+- Keep configuration minimal and explicit; prefer in-class attributes over large shared configurations unless widely reused.
+
+### Structure and Measured Work
+
+- Measure a single logical operation per benchmark method. Keep expensive preparation outside measured methods, using `[GlobalSetup]`, `[IterationSetup]`, or cached fields as appropriate.
+- Use `[Params]` for input variations and small, medium, and large input sizes to verify performance trends. Use small, deterministic data sets.
+- Avoid external systems (network, disk, databases). If necessary, clearly mark those benchmarks and exclude them from CI benchmark runs by default.
+- Use descriptive method names that identify the scenario, e.g., `Parse_Short` or `ComputeHash_Large`. When comparing implementations, use similar method names so reports are easy to read.
+- Capture meaningful measurements: time, allocations, and custom counters where needed.
+
+### Complete Benchmark Example
+
+This example compares creating the same `DateSpan` directly and parsing it from ISO 8601 strings. It demonstrates parameterized inputs, deterministic setup, memory measurements, a baseline, and descriptions using real Cuemon APIs.
+
+```csharp
+using System;
+using System.Globalization;
+using BenchmarkDotNet.Attributes;
+using BenchmarkDotNet.Configs;
+
+namespace Cuemon;
+
+[MemoryDiagnoser]
+[GroupBenchmarksBy(BenchmarkLogicalGroupRule.ByCategory)]
+public class DateSpanBenchmark
+{
+    [Params(1, 31, 3650)]
+    public int Days { get; set; }
+
+    private DateTime _start;
+    private DateTime _end;
+    private string _startString;
+    private string _endString;
+
+    [GlobalSetup]
+    public void Setup()
+    {
+        _start = new DateTime(2021, 3, 5);
+        _end = _start.AddDays(Days);
+        _startString = _start.ToString("O", CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
+        _endString = _end.ToString("O", CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
+    }
+
+    [Benchmark(Baseline = true, Description = "DateSpan - constructor")]
+    public DateSpan Create_Constructor()
+    {
+        return new DateSpan(_start, _end, CultureInfo.InvariantCulture.Calendar);
+    }
+
+    [Benchmark(Description = "DateSpan - ISO 8601 parsing")]
+    public DateSpan Create_Parse()
+    {
+        return DateSpan.Parse(_startString, _endString, CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### Reporting, CI, and Shared Helpers
+
+- Benchmarks primarily run locally for tuning. Prefer targeted runs or harnesses for CI; avoid heavy BenchmarkDotNet workloads there by default.
+- Keep benchmarks readable and documented; comment on non-obvious choices. When a benchmark exposes a regression or optimization, add a short note in its file referencing the relevant issue or PR.
+- Keep shared benchmark helpers as small utility classes within `tuning` projects instead of changing production code for benchmark support.
+
+For concrete examples, see [DateSpanBenchmark.cs](tuning/Cuemon.Core.Benchmarks/DateSpanBenchmark.cs) and [Sha512256Benchmark.cs](tuning/Cuemon.Security.Cryptography.Benchmarks/Sha512256Benchmark.cs).
 
 ## XML Documentation
 
-- All public and protected members should have XML doc comments.
+These instructions apply to C# files (`**/*.cs`).
+
+- All public and protected types and members should have XML doc comments, including classes, constructors, methods, and properties.
 - Follow existing wording and style in the codebase.
-- See `.github/copilot-instructions.md` for detailed examples.
+- Use `<summary>` to describe types and members, `<typeparam>` for generic parameters, `<param>` for method and constructor parameters, `<returns>` for return values, and `<value>` for properties.
+- Use `<see cref="..."/>` and `<seealso cref="..."/>` for type/member references and `<paramref name="..."/>` for parameter references. Generic references use braces, e.g., `Hash{TOptions}`.
+- Follow constructor wording such as "Initializes a new instance of the ... class" and property wording such as "Gets or sets ...".
+- Document initial configuration values in constructor `<remarks>` using a `<list type="table">` with property and initial-value columns, as illustrated below.
+
+### Generic Types, Protected Members, and Overloads
+
+The following example from `Hash.cs` shows documentation for a generic base class, its type parameter and related interfaces, a protected constructor, a read-only property, a sealed override, and public and protected abstract methods. Representative overloads illustrate scalar, string, array, sequence, and stream inputs, optional configuration, and return-value documentation. Apply the same documentation pattern to each overload in the full API.
+
+```csharp
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using Cuemon.Collections.Generic;
+using Cuemon.Configuration;
+using Cuemon.IO;
+using Cuemon.Text;
+
+namespace Cuemon.Security;
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the base class from which all implementations of hash algorithms and checksums should derive.
+/// </summary>
+/// <typeparam name="TOptions">The type of the configured options.</typeparam>
+/// <seealso cref="ConvertibleOptions"/>
+/// <seealso cref="IConfigurable{TOptions}" />
+/// <seealso cref="IHash" />
+public abstract class Hash<TOptions> : Hash, IConfigurable<TOptions> where TOptions : ConvertibleOptions, new()
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="Hash{TOptions}"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="setup">The <see cref="ConvertibleOptions" /> which may be configured.</param>
+    protected Hash(Action<TOptions> setup)
+    {
+        Options = Patterns.Configure(setup);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Gets the configured options of this instance.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <value>The configured options of this instance.</value>
+    public TOptions Options { get; }
+
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The endian-initializer of this instance.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="options">An instance of the configured options.</param>
+    protected sealed override void EndianInitializer(EndianOptions options)
+    {
+        options.ByteOrder = Options.ByteOrder;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the base class that defines the public facing structure to expose.
+/// </summary>
+/// <seealso cref="IHash" />
+public abstract class Hash : IHash
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="Hash"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected Hash()
+    {
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="bool"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The <see cref="bool"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(bool input)
+    {
+        return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, EndianInitializer));
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="string"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The <see cref="string"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <param name="setup">The <see cref="EncodingOptions"/> which may be configured.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(string input, Action<EncodingOptions> setup = null)
+    {
+        return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input, setup));
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="IConvertible"/> array.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The <see cref="IConvertible"/> array to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(params IConvertible[] input)
+    {
+        return ComputeHash(Arguments.ToEnumerableOf(input));
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified sequence of <see cref="IConvertible"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The sequence of <see cref="IConvertible"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(IEnumerable<IConvertible> input)
+    {
+        return ComputeHash(Convertible.GetBytes(input));
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="byte"/> array.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The <see cref="byte"/> array to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public abstract HashResult ComputeHash(byte[] input);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Computes the hash value for the specified <see cref="Stream"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="input">The <see cref="Stream"/> to compute the hash code for.</param>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="HashResult"/> containing the computed hash code of the specified <paramref name="input"/>.</returns>
+    public virtual HashResult ComputeHash(Stream input)
+    {
+        return ComputeHash(Patterns.SafeInvoke(() => new MemoryStream(), destination =>
+        {
+            Decorator.Enclose(input).CopyStream(destination);
+            return destination;
+        }).ToArray());
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Defines the initializer that <see cref="Hash{TOptions}"/> must implement.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="options">An instance of the configured options.</param>
+    protected abstract void EndianInitializer(EndianOptions options);
+}
+```
+
+### Configuration Defaults Example
+
+```csharp
+namespace Cuemon.Security;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Configuration options for <see cref="FowlerNollVoHash"/>.
+/// </summary>
+public class FowlerNollVoOptions : ConvertibleOptions
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="FowlerNollVoOptions"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>
+    /// The following table shows the initial property values for an instance of <see cref="FowlerNollVoOptions"/>.
+    /// <list type="table">
+    ///     <listheader>
+    ///         <term>Property</term>
+    ///         <description>Initial Value</description>
+    ///     </listheader>
+    ///     <item>
+    ///         <term><see cref="EndianOptions.ByteOrder"/></term>
+    ///         <description><see cref="Endianness.BigEndian"/></description>
+    ///     </item>
+    ///     <item>
+    ///         <term><see cref="Algorithm"/></term>
+    ///         <description><see cref="FowlerNollVoAlgorithm.Fnv1a"/></description>
+    ///     </item>
+    /// </list>
+    /// </remarks>
+    public FowlerNollVoOptions()
+    {
+        Algorithm = FowlerNollVoAlgorithm.Fnv1a;
+        ByteOrder = Endianness.BigEndian;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Gets or sets the algorithm of the Fowler-Noll-Vo hash function.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <value>The algorithm of the Fowler-Noll-Vo hash function.</value>
+    public FowlerNollVoAlgorithm Algorithm { get; set; }
+}
+```
+
+See [Hash.cs](src/Cuemon.Core/Security/Hash.cs) for generic type, protected constructor, method, overload, and return-value documentation, and [FowlerNollVoOptions.cs](src/Cuemon.Core/Security/FowlerNollVoOptions.cs) for the complete configuration example.
 
 ## Release Notes
 
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 47596c30..68aaee74 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,20 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
 
 For more details, please refer to `PackageReleaseNotes.txt` on a per assembly basis in the `.nuget` folder.
 
+## [10.8.1] - 2026-10-14
+
+This is a patch release refreshing the test and runtime package references and consolidating contributor guidance into `AGENTS.md`, with no changes to library source code.
+
+### Changed
+
+- Updated the xUnit v3 test packages to 4.0.2, `xunit.runner.visualstudio` to 4.0.1, `Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk` to 18.11.0, and `Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HangDump` to 2.5.1,
+- Updated the `Microsoft.Extensions`, `Microsoft.Data.Sqlite`, `Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces`, and `System.Text.Json` package references to 10.0.13 and 9.0.21 for their target groups,
+- Moved the test, benchmark, and XML documentation guidance into `AGENTS.md` as the single shared repository instruction file, and updated the `.bot/README.md` pointer accordingly.
+
+### Removed
+
+- Removed `.github/copilot-instructions.md`; its guidance is now maintained in `AGENTS.md`.
+
 ## [10.8.0] - 2026-10-03
 
 This is a minor release adding Parameter Object integration with Microsoft Options, validated package releases from version tags, and deployment of released DocFX images, alongside dependency updates, disposal exception handling, and test timing fixes.
@@ -1921,6 +1935,7 @@ This release was primarily focused on adapting a more modern way of performing C
 - XmlWriterUtility class from Cuemon.Xml namespace
 - XmlWriterUtilityExtensions class from the Cuemon.Xml namespace
 
+[10.8.1]: https://github.com/codebeltnet/cuemon/compare/v10.8.0...v10.8.1
 [10.8.0]: https://github.com/codebeltnet/cuemon/compare/v10.7.1...v10.8.0
 [10.7.1]: https://github.com/codebeltnet/cuemon/compare/v10.7.0...v10.7.1
 [10.7.0]: https://github.com/codebeltnet/cuemon/compare/v10.6.0...v10.7.0
diff --git a/Directory.Packages.props b/Directory.Packages.props
index 41767c81..b5734aa6 100644
--- a/Directory.Packages.props
+++ b/Directory.Packages.props
@@ -11,46 +11,46 @@
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     <PackageVersion Include="Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit.Hosting" Version="12.0.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Codebelt.Extensions.Xunit.Hosting.AspNetCore" Version="12.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="18.10.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="18.11.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Codebelt.Coverlet.MTP" Version="10.1.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HangDump" Version="2.4.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HangDump" Version="2.5.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="MinVer" Version="8.0.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="NativeLibraryLoader" Version="1.0.13" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Newtonsoft.Json" Version="13.0.4" Condition="'$(MSBuildProjectName)' == 'Cuemon.Core.Tests'" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Xunit.v3.Priority" Version="1.1.18" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3" Version="4.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3.extensibility.core" Version="4.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3.runner.console" Version="4.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="4.0.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3" Version="4.0.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3.extensibility.core" Version="4.0.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.v3.runner.console" Version="4.0.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="4.0.1" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="$(TargetFramework.StartsWith('net4'))">
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="10.0.12" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="10.0.13" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="$(TargetFramework.StartsWith('netstandard2'))">
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.FileExtensions" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" Version="10.0.12" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.FileExtensions" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" Version="10.0.13" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Threading.Tasks.Extensions" Version="4.6.3" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="10.0.12" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="10.0.13" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.SqlClient" Version="5.2.3" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="$(TargetFramework.StartsWith('net9'))">
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="9.0.20" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="9.0.20" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Physical" Version="9.0.20" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="9.0.20" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Http" Version="9.0.20" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Options.ConfigurationExtensions" Version="9.0.20" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="9.0.21" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="9.0.21" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Physical" Version="9.0.21" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="9.0.21" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Http" Version="9.0.21" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Options.ConfigurationExtensions" Version="9.0.21" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="$(TargetFramework.StartsWith('net10')) OR $(TargetFramework.StartsWith('netstandard2'))">
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Physical" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Http" Version="10.0.12" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Options.ConfigurationExtensions" Version="10.0.12" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Physical" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Http" Version="10.0.13" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Options.ConfigurationExtensions" Version="10.0.13" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="$(TargetFramework.StartsWith('net9')) OR $(TargetFramework.StartsWith('net10'))">
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.SqlClient" Version="7.1.1" />