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csc: Reference another assembly.
$ csc /reference:${path-to-library-dll} ${path-to-input_file-cs}
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This command is using the "csc" utility, which stands for "C# Compiler", to compile a C# file into an executable file. Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "csc": This is the command used to invoke the C# compiler.
  • "/reference:${path-to-library-dll}": This option specifies that the compiler should include a reference to a specific library DLL file. The "${path-to-library-dll}" placeholder represents the file path to the library DLL that needs to be referenced. Using this option allows the compiler to access any classes, methods, or other resources defined in the library.
  • "${path-to-input_file-cs}": This placeholder represents the file path of the input C# file that needs to be compiled. It specifies the source code file that the compiler will process and compile into an executable.

Overall, this command compiles a C# source file by referencing a specific library DLL file, producing an executable file as the output.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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