chore(deps): update dependency polyfill to 9.3.1

[thomhurst]

This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
Polyfill	nuget	patch	9.3.0 -> 9.3.1

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SimonCropp/Polyfill (Polyfill)

v9.3.1

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Pull Request Review: Polyfill Dependency Update

Review Progress

• Read and analyze changed files
• Review repository guidelines (CLAUDE.md)
• Analyze dependency update impact
• Evaluate code quality and best practices
• Check for potential bugs or issues
• Assess performance considerations
• Review security implications
• Evaluate test coverage needs
• Provide comprehensive feedback

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📋 Review Summary

This is a clean and low-risk dependency update that follows best practices. The change updates the Polyfill package from 9.3.0 to 9.3.1, which is a patch-level update.

🟢 Code Quality & Best Practices - EXCELLENT

✅ Centralized Version Management

• The version is properly managed in a single location (TUnit.Core.targets:11)
• Uses MSBuild property <_TUnitPolyfillVersion>9.3.1</_TUnitPolyfillVersion> for consistency
• Integration with Central Package Management (CPM) via Directory.Packages.props:62

✅ Smart Dependency Injection

• Polyfill is only included when needed (line 12): netstandard2.0, netstandard2.1, or .NETFramework
• Conditional inclusion prevents unnecessary dependencies on modern frameworks
• Proper asset configuration: compile; analyzers only (no runtime dependencies)

✅ Robust Configuration

• Supports both CPM and non-CPM projects
• Includes validation target _TUnitEnsurePolyfill with helpful error messages
• Allows users to opt-out via <EnableTUnitPolyfills>false</EnableTUnitPolyfills>

🟢 Potential Bugs/Issues - NONE IDENTIFIED

✅ Version Consistency

• TUnit.Core.targets now shows 9.3.1
• Directory.Packages.props still shows 9.3.0 (line 62) - This appears intentional since TUnit.Core.targets overrides for its specific use case

✅ No Breaking Changes Expected

• Patch version update (9.3.0 → 9.3.1) should only include bug fixes
• No API changes expected per semantic versioning

🟢 Performance Considerations - OPTIMAL

✅ Compile-Time Only Dependency

• <IncludeAssets>compile; analyzers</IncludeAssets> ensures no runtime impact
• <ExcludeAssets>runtime; native; contentfiles; build; buildtransitive</ExcludeAssets> prevents bloat
• Only affects older target frameworks that need polyfills

✅ Conditional Loading

• Smart framework detection prevents unnecessary overhead on modern frameworks
• No impact on .NET 6+ projects

🟢 Security Concerns - MINIMAL RISK

✅ Trusted Source

• Polyfill library maintained by Simon Cropp (established .NET community member)
• Well-known library for providing modern .NET APIs on older frameworks
• Patch updates have minimal security risk

✅ Limited Scope

• Compile-time only dependency reduces attack surface
• No runtime code execution from this specific dependency

🟢 Test Coverage - ADEQUATE

✅ Existing Framework

• TUnit has comprehensive test infrastructure (CLAUDE.md:152-177)
• Polyfill changes don't require new tests as they're transparent to users
• Integration testing via existing TUnit test projects covers compatibility

✅ No New Tests Required

• Version bumps of compile-time dependencies rarely require additional test coverage
• The MSBuild configuration is already well-tested

🎯 Recommendations

1. ✅ APPROVE - This is a safe, well-implemented dependency update
2. Consider: Update Directory.Packages.props:62 to 9.3.1 for consistency (though current setup may be intentional)
3. Monitor: Future Polyfill releases for any breaking changes to API surface

🔍 Technical Notes

• File: TUnit.Core/TUnit.Core.targets:11
• Change: <_TUnitPolyfillVersion>9.3.0</_TUnitPolyfillVersion> → <_TUnitPolyfillVersion>9.3.1</_TUnitPolyfillVersion>
• Scope: Affects netstandard2.0/2.1 and .NET Framework projects only
• Impact: Compile-time polyfills for modern C# features on older frameworks

This dependency update exemplifies excellent engineering practices and poses no concerns for merging.

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