Convert string to executable code at run time in c#?

Question

Is there any way I can convert a string of code into executable code at runtime in c#?

So if I have a file of predicates

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Answer 1

You can use CSharpCodeProvider class, but you'll need to build quite a bit of extra code around the snippet, as you have to provide a full class. I did this for my "Snippy" tool for C# in Depth, and you can download the source to get one simple example of how it can be done.

However, life is becoming much simpler in this area with Roslyn - you may want to get hold of the CTP and explore that.

Answer 2

Have a look at the Roslyn ScriptEngine.