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+3  Q: 

The shortest program that prints its own source code in C#.

I need (preferrably the shortest) program that prints its own source code in C#. I will post it here when I finish it, but if you already have a link your help will be greatly appreciated.

I have come with a solution, but then have found it here. Cuddos to Joey Westcott

+5  A: 

It's called a quine, and there are several listed on Google. For example, http://safalra.com/programming/c-sharp/quines/.

Volte  2009-04-15 20:06:07
+2  A: 

Read the program's source file into a string, then print it.

John Millikin  2009-04-15 20:06:21
yes, but the string within the string refers to itself, hence the self reference 'escape' tricks used in quines, otherwise you end up with an infinite regress.
Darknight  2009-08-26 09:09:28

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