Code Analysis rule CA1860 gives a biased message

[wilfriedb]

Version Used:
.Net 8

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Type the following code:

var xs = Array.Empty<int>();
var b = xs.Any();

2. The warning "CA1860: Prefer comparing 'Length' to 0 rather than using Any(); both for clarity and for performance" appears. (Note: for a List, the message will show 'Count' instead of 'Length'.)

I do not agree with the message. Using Any() on every collection type gives more consistency than littering you code with Length, Count and Any(). This rule is important voor performance, but not for clarity.

Maybe you disagree with my statement, but that's the point that I'm trying to make: the rule talks about clarity but there are different opinions about that. Because of this I think the message should be something just like:

"CA1860: Prefer comparing 'Length' to 0 rather than using Any() for performance"

(English is not my first language so maybe this could be phrased better than that).

Diagnostic Id:
CA1860

Expected Behavior:
CA1860: Prefer comparing 'Length' to 0 rather than using Any() for performance

Actual Behavior:
CA1860: Prefer comparing 'Length' to 0 rather than using Any(); both for clarity and for performance