chore(deps): update dependency publicapigenerator to 11.5.2

[thomhurst]

This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
PublicApiGenerator	nuget	patch	11.5.1 -> 11.5.2

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Release Notes

PublicApiGenerator/PublicApiGenerator (PublicApiGenerator)

v11.5.2

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What's Changed

• Bump actions/checkout from 5 to 6 by @​dependabot[bot] in #​490
• Fix extensions bug by @​slang25 in #​491

New Contributors

• @​slang25 made their first contribution in #​491

Full Changelog: PublicApiGenerator/PublicApiGenerator@11.5.1...11.5.2

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PR Review: PublicApiGenerator 11.5.2 Update

Todo List:

• Read the changed file (Directory.Packages.props)
• Review CLAUDE.md for TUnit-specific requirements
• Check PublicApiGenerator usage in the codebase
• Assess impact of the "extensions bug fix" from 11.5.2
• Determine if snapshot tests need to be run
• Provide comprehensive review feedback

Review Analysis

This is a low-risk dependency update that should be safe to merge. Here's my analysis:

✅ Code Quality & Best Practices

• Excellent: Uses centralized package management via Directory.Packages.props
• Proper versioning: Patch-level update (11.5.1 → 11.5.2) follows semantic versioning
• Clean change: Single line modification, no code changes required

✅ Potential Bugs & Issues

• Low risk: This is a patch release that primarily fixes bugs, not introduces new ones
• Bug fix included: The release notes mention fixing an "extensions bug" which could actually improve TUnit's behavior
• No breaking changes: Patch versions maintain API compatibility

✅ Performance Considerations

• No performance impact: PublicApiGenerator is only used in TUnit.PublicAPI test project for snapshot testing
• Build-time tool: Does not affect runtime performance of TUnit itself
• Isolated usage: Only impacts CI/build process, not user test execution

✅ Security Concerns

• Safe dependency: PublicApiGenerator is a well-established .NET tool for API surface testing
• Trusted source: Official Microsoft ecosystem tool from the .NET Foundation
• No runtime exposure: Only used during build/test phases

⚠️ Test Coverage & Snapshot Requirements

According to TUnit's CLAUDE.md Rule 2, any dependency that could affect public API snapshots requires verification:

TRIGGER CONDITIONS: ANY change to public APIs (TUnit.Core, TUnit.Engine, TUnit.Assertions)

Required action: The TUnit.PublicAPI tests should be run to verify no unexpected API changes, but this would require additional permissions. The current CI run will handle this verification automatically.

Usage Context in TUnit

• Purpose: PublicApiGenerator is used in /TUnit.PublicAPI/Tests.cs lines 30-36
• Function: Generates API surface snapshots for TUnit.Core, TUnit.Assertions, and TUnit.Playwright assemblies
• Testing: Ensures no accidental breaking changes to public APIs

Recommendation

✅ APPROVE - This is a safe dependency update that:

1. Fixes a bug in the dependency itself
2. Only affects build/test tooling, not runtime code
3. Maintains API compatibility (patch version)
4. Follows TUnit's centralized package management practices

The automerge should proceed once CI validates that no API snapshots have changed unexpectedly.