C# 0 The Complete Reference

Running the Program

To actually run the program, just type its name on the command line, as shown here:

C:\>Example

When the program is run, the following output is displayed:

A simple C# program.

Using the Visual Studio IDE

Visual Studio is Microsoft’s integrated programming environment. It lets you edit, compile, 

run, and debug a C# program, all without leaving its well-thought-out environment. Visual 

Studio offers convenience and helps manage your programs. It is most effective for larger 

projects, but it can be used to great success with smaller programs, such as those that 

constitute the examples in this book.

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The steps required to edit, compile, and run a C# program using the Visual Studio 2008 

IDE are shown here. These steps assume the IDE provided by Visual C# 2008 Express 

Edition. Slight differences may exist with other versions of Visual Studio 2008.

 

1.  Create a new, empty C# project by selecting File | New Project. Next, select Empty 

Project:

 

  Then, press OK to create the project.

 

2.  Once the new project is created, the Visual Studio IDE will look like this:

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