Compile whole Web Application in asp.net

Question

Hi I create a web application in asp.net using C# I want to Compile the whole application before deploying on server that the user not able to read or edit the Code . I try this Code aspnet_compiler -p physicalOrRelativePath -v / targetPath -u but it remove my all Class files and App_Code folder

Upendra Pratap Shahi · Answer

1) Write click on solution explorer and select 'Publish Web Site' 2) In the Publish Web Site dialog box click the ellipsis button (…) to browse to the location where you want to publish the Web site files that are produced by compilation (the ultimate target server might be different). 3) your all source code will be converted into dll file which not readable by any one.

Rajeesh Menoth · Answer

Hi In your visual studio... 1) On the Build menu click Publish Web Site. 2) In the Publish Web Site dialog box click the ellipsis button (…) to browse to the location where you want to publish the Web site files that are produced by compilation (the ultimate target server might be different). 3) your all source code will be converted into dll file.

Amitesh Verma · Answer

http://www.west-wind.com/presentations/aspnetcompilation/aspnetcompilation.asp