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Hello guys, Im new to C# and i wonder two things

1)is therea difference if i start my code with a class library or an empty project?

2)when you add a new iteam to a project you can see that there are plenty of options, between those there are two call "class"and "class library" what are the diferences?

Thanks very much

Posted 29-Oct-10 8:38am

Chirry

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Nish Nishant · Answer 1 · 2010-10-29T08:42:00

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1) The class library project will give you a DLL assembly and also generate a default class for you. The empty project gives you nothing, and will default to an Exe assembly.

2) You can add a class to a project. You cannot add a class library to a project, but you can add a class library project to a solution (that's probably what confused you).

Posted 29-Oct-10 8:42am

Nish Nishant

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Chirry 29-Oct-10 14:52pm

Is the DLL the dynamic link library?
So it is always better to start a project with a class library and then just add the required class am i getting it right?
Nishant i do really appreciatee your helpp thank you so much. Blessings

Nish Nishant 29-Oct-10 14:53pm

Yes, if your goal is to create a DLL, then that would be your best approach.

Chirry 29-Oct-10 14:58pm

I think i will need it , im trying to build an audio editor application for my final project, im doing it in C# and this language is new to me.
I do really thank youu

Nish Nishant 29-Oct-10 15:01pm

No problem, you are welcome. Feel free to ask more questions as you progress further.

Toli Cuturicu 29-Oct-10 15:19pm

The class library will also add a few default references, while the empty project adds none.

Chirry 29-Oct-10 15:23pm

Peopleee thank youu very muchh u can imagin how much i appreciate your help, i think i will need to ask some more question as i progress further, i am glad you there thank you again