How can I compile and run c program without using visual studio

Question

I'm a complete novice when it comes to C#. I just used Visual Studio to run a C# 'Hello World' programme.

Is it possible to run or compile a C# programme without Visual Studio?

If that's the case, which compiler should I use?

Answer 1

If you have.NET Framework v4 installed, then

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\csc.exe somefile.cs

or

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\msbuild.exe nomefile.sln

or

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\msbuild.exe nomefile.csproj

If you have.NET installed, it is likely, the FrameworkDir variable is almost certainly set, so:

%FrameworkDir%\v4.0.30319\csc.exe ...

%FrameworkDir%\v4.0.30319\msbuild.exe ...