[Mono-list] C#: Compiling Classes Independently - How?

[G_Morgan]

Somebody posted to me privately on this so I'll repeat the jist of what I
said there. The first part was meant in jest and not at all meant to be
taken seriously. Unfortunately context doesn't come out well over the web.
In any case I apologise unreservedly if I upset anyone, it was not my
intent.

I echo thanks for the initial reply. It does indeed help to know how things
should be done in C#. I anticipated a problem which apparently isn't as
relevant in C#.


Maser, Dan wrote:
> 
>   I wouldn't be too surprised if your rude behavior fails to inspire
> anyone to help you get your question answered.  
> 
>   Charlie Poole, thanks for taking the time you ovbiously took with your
> reply.
> 
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> 
> So the official advice is to shut up and deal with it ;). I think I can
> understand why MS decided to do things this way. Something along the line
> of
> 'OMG look at all those class files everywhere' wrt Java. Why don't they
> both
> understand that C got it right in times immemorial? That you should copy
> exactly and never question the one true way!
> 
> Out of interest are there any build tools that manage Mono projects in a
> sane manner or do they all face the same problem I've bumped into trying
> to
> use make?
> 
> 
> Charlie Poole wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I remember being equally surprised when I moved from C++
>> to C#. What you describe is how C++ works, but not how C# works.
>> 
>> In the long run, I think you'll be much more satisfied with 
>> the results if you learn to adapt to this new environment.
>> 
>> There are, of course, ways to simulate your C++ experience
>> using modules, but you will be creating a terribly complicated
>> structure and anyone who follows you on the job will not
>> be thankful. :-)
>> 
>> If you have real performance problems with your compiles, it
>> may mean that you are putting too much into a single assembly.
>> It's pretty normal for an application developed in C# to have
>> multiple assemblies, which are all delivered in the same
>> directory.
>> 
>> I suggest you try to go with the flow for a few weeks and
>> then decide whether you really need to simulate your old
>> environment.
>> 
>> Charlie
>> 
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> Subject: [Mono-list] C#: Compiling Classes Independently - How?
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>>> 
>>> Simply put I always develop my code in C++ by compiling each 
>>> file into a separate object code file and then linking them 
>>> together. In C# I'm struggling to see how to do this or 
>>> anything similar. I've tried using assemblies and modules but 
>>> both require me to actually deliver the assembly or module 
>>> with the executable. Does a mechanism exist by which a module 
>>> can be copied directly into the executable image and thus let 
>>> me delete the .netmodule files and still run? If not is there 
>>> a sensible CLI mechanism to allow C# programs to be developed 
>>> in such a way that I'm not doing a complete rebuild with 
>>> every minor change?
>>> 
>>> I've tried using the incremental flag but smcs seems to throw 
>>> a fit complaining about missing .netmodule files. The 
>>> description of the option in the MSDN documents doesn't 
>>> suggest that these files are needed.
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