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csc: Strongly-name the resulting assembly with a keyfile.
$ csc /keyfile:${path-to-keyfile} ${path-to-input_file-cs}
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The command you provided is used to compile a C# source file using the C# compiler (csc).

Explanation:

  1. csc: This is the command-line compiler for C#. It is the tool that compiles C# source code files into executable programs or libraries (DLLs).
  2. /keyfile:${path-to-keyfile}: This option specifies the path to the keyfile used for signing the assembly. A keyfile contains the cryptographic key pair, typically in the form of a .snk (Strong Name Key) file. The ${path-to-keyfile} placeholder should be replaced with the actual path to the keyfile.
  3. ${path-to-input_file-cs}: This is the path to the input C# source file that you want to compile. The ${path-to-input_file-cs} placeholder should be replaced with the actual path to the C# file you want to compile.

In summary, the command is used to compile a C# source file, with the option to sign the resulting assembly using a specified keyfile.

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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