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When using null telemetry instances for legacy logging or when logging is unnecessary, DEBUG builds trigger Debug.Fail() assertions in DebugCheck() methods, creating a disruptive debugging experience.

Changed conditional compilation symbol from DEBUG to CHECKED in two DebugCheck() methods:

  • LoggerUtils.Null.DebugCheck() in TelemetryUtils.cs
  • TelemetryExtensions.DebugCheck() in TelemetryExtensions.cs

Impact: DebugCheck assertions no longer compiled into DEBUG builds. Methods only included when CHECKED symbol is explicitly defined, allowing intentional null telemetry usage without debug interruptions while preserving the ability to track telemetry plumbing issues when needed.

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No additional tests required - existing behavior preserved, only removing debug-time assertions. All 299 existing tests pass.

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<issue_title>When providing a null telemetry instance the Opc.Ua.LoggerUtils.Null.DebugCheck triggers consistently during debug</issue_title>
<issue_description>### Type of issue

  • Bug
  • Enhancement
  • Compliance
  • Question
  • Help wanted

Current Behavior

In cases where logging is not necessary or legacy logging is desired, by providing a null telemetry instance, the Opc.Ua.LoggerUtils.Null.DebugCheck triggers consistently during debug.
This produces a verry annoying debugging experience.

Expected Behavior

A special instance of ITelemetryContext should annul this behavior and offer the legacy logging behavior ?

Steps To Reproduce

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Anything else?

No response</issue_description>

<agent_instructions>There are 2 instances of DebugCheck method that are conditioned using [Conditional("DEBUG")]. Change just the "DEBUG" string to "CHECKED" and nothing more.</agent_instructions>

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Co-authored-by: marcschier <11168470+marcschier@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix null telemetry instance causing DebugCheck to trigger Change DebugCheck conditional compilation from DEBUG to CHECKED Jan 23, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from marcschier January 23, 2026 15:43
@marcschier marcschier marked this pull request as ready for review January 23, 2026 17:35
@marcschier marcschier merged commit 9f335c3 into master Jan 24, 2026
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@marcschier marcschier deleted the copilot/fix-debugcheck-triggering-issue branch January 24, 2026 11:40
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When providing a null telemetry instance the Opc.Ua.LoggerUtils.Null.DebugCheck triggers consistently during debug

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