How do you track down dependencies for ASP.NET Web Site?

Question

The dynamic compile-on-the fly approach seems to fall outside the capacity for the typical tools which would extract this kind of information. I know I may be better off converting to a Web Application, BUT I would like to ask how it could be done in the case of a Web Site Project.

Answer 1

You could always use the aspnet_compiler and then scan for dependencies on the compiled assemblies.

Answer 2

The aspnet_compiler can still leave you with a boatload of assemblies to scan. You can chase it with aspnet_merge, or use a Web Deployment Project to run the compiler and merge utility for you. WDP can give you a single assembly for the entire web site.