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csc: Compile into a `.dll` library instead of an executable.
$ csc /target:library ${path-to-input_file-cs}
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This command is used to compile a C# source code file and generate a class library (DLL) as the output.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • csc: This is the command-line compiler for C# in the Microsoft .NET Framework. It stands for "C# Compiler".

  • /target:library: This is an argument for the csc compiler that specifies the type of output to generate. In this case, it indicates that we want to generate a class library (DLL) as the output.

  • ${path-to-input_file-cs}: This is a placeholder that needs to be replaced with the actual path to the input C# source code file. The input file should have a .cs extension, and it contains the C# code that needs to be compiled.

By running this command with the correct input file path, the csc compiler will compile the C# code and generate a class library file (.dll) as the output. This library can then be used by other programs or projects.

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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