how to convert .cs to .dll

Question

Plz let me know how to convert a .cs file to .dll file. I'm very new to this area. help me out.

best regards, Arun.

Answer 1

You use a compiler. Csc.exe comes with the .NET Framework.

Check this link: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/78f4aasd.aspx

You can also use an IDE like Visual Studio if you want the development process to be easier.

Answer 2

You have to compile it:

csc /t:library source.cs  -> source.dll

Answer 3

Are you using Visual Studio?

If you create a Class Library project in VS, add your .cs file and then compile the project, the output will be a .dll file.

Answer 4

Its automatically created for you when you run a build in visual studio. Check the bin folder in your project folder.

Answer 5

First of all thank u all 4 ur fast reply. my project name is WA. in my bin folder after the compilation i found, 1)WA.exe 2)WA.vshost.exe 3)WA.pdb

best regards, Arun.

Answer 6

My suggestion to you is to get a programming book for C# and Visual Studio that will teach you the basics. Programming is a fascinating field of work where you can learn the basics quite easiliy (provided you have the interest and understanding of logic), but you will need years and years to master it. I've written professional software for more than 10 years after 6 years of education in programming and software development, and I still learn new things every week.

When you ask a question like "How to convert .cs to .dll" it really tells me that StackOverflow is not nessecary the best place for you to start. Get a good neewbie programming book ;)

Unless of course you need to compile some premade source code to a dll, and never worry about why or how the source code produced that particular dll :)

Good luck