* @return the root directory, never {@code null}
     * @throws IllegalStateException if the root directory could not be found
     * @see #getTopDirectory()
     * @see Project#getRootDirectory()
     * @see Project#isRootProject()
     */
    @Nonnull
    Path getRootDirectory();

    /**
     * Retrieves a list of projects associated with the session.
     *
     * @return a list of projects, never {@code null}
     */