How do you compile C#?

Question

So, I was wondering how to compile C#. I have Windows 7 Enterprise. Is there a built-in program or do I have do download one?

If I have to download one, what do you r

Answer 1

For any real development, an IDE is preferable. Microsoft offers the Visual Studio Express edition for free, which has everything you need to get started with C#.

However, you can compile using just the command line compiler (csc.exe), which is included with the framework.

It should be located in the .NET installation dir; for instance on my machine for .NET 4, 64 bit version, I have a csc.exe in:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319