Using Extensions: Weighing The Pros vs Cons

Question

Recently I asked a question about how to clean up what I considered ugly code. One recommendation was to create an Extension Method that would perform the desired function

Answer 1

[OP] And what happens if someone wants to reuse my code snippet but doesn't understand Extension Objects?

The extension methods will not show in the intellisense for the object if the assembly that implements them is not references in the project. Your code snippet will also not compile. That could potentially create a bit of a confusion to the other developer.

If the extension method assembly is referenced, it will show in the intellisense, but it will be not mentioned in the documentation for the object. This could potentially cause a bit of confusion as well.

However, as @JaredPar mentioned, the extension methods as a technique are used more and more and I would expect most of the C# programmers to know about them. Thus, I wound't be too worried about any potential confusion.