parts of .net assembly

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hi can any one tell me exactly how many parts of .net assembly ...?

Senthilkumar · Answer

Hi  An assembly is a partially compiled code library. In .NET an assembly is a portable executable and can be an EXE (process assembly) or a DLL (library assembly). An assembly can consist of one or more files or modules in various languages. It is used in deployment versioning and security http://visualbasic.about.com/od/FWTools/a/FWAssemblies.htm

Vulpes · Answer

Sometimes the 'assembly manifest' is simply called 'the manifest' as it's mandatory for an assembly to have one. It contains the assembly's name version culture strong name (if applicable) a list of the files it comprises and details of other assemblies which it references. However there is also something called an 'application manifest'. This is an XML file which is normally embedded in the assembly as a resource and contains (amongst other things) deployment details.

Smart Lucky · Answer

hi dear ok but what is difference b/w Manifest and an Assembly Manifest

MuthuMari M · Answer

Hi An assembly is a partially compiled code library. In .NET an assembly is a portable executable and can be an EXE (process assembly) or a DLL (library assembly). An assembly can consist of one or more files or modules in various languages. It is used in deployment versioning and security. thanks. If this post is useful then mark it as  Accepted Answer

Vulpes · Answer

There are 4 parts namely: 1. The assembly manifest which contains metadata for the assembly itself. 2. Type metadata for the types used in the assembly. 3 Intermediate language (IL) that implements the types. 4. Resources used. These parts may not necessarily be in a single physical file but can be spread over several files.