What is MSIL in .Net Framework ?

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What is MSIL? Whats its actual work and what it contains ? S

Amit Kumar · Answer

Hi, MSIL: MSIL stands for Microsoft Intermediate Language. We can call it as Intermediate Language (IL) or Common Intermediate Language (CIL). During the compile time , the compiler convert the source code into Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) .Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) is a CPU-independent set of instructions that can be efficiently converted to the native code. For more detail and easy language follow the below link. http://vb.net-informations.com/framework/microsoft_intermediate_language.htm

Ramesh Palanivel · Answer

Hi Warlockk, MSIL Means Micorsoft Intermediate Language.Its called as Managed Code. The Expansion gives you basic understanding of MSIL. MSIL is a intermediate language which is used to convert our programming code to machine code. The .NET Compiler will create MSIL while you run your programe and JIT(Just In Time compiler) will convert your IL to machine code. Its working indermediately with user and computer. Uses : You can run your programe wherever with out copy the source code.You can just copy the IL file from your machine(Dll or .exe). It can run every where.

Ankit Sharma · Answer

Hi, MSIL stands for Microsoft Intermediate Language. During the compile time , the compiler convert the source code into Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) .Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) is a CPU-independent set of instructions that can be efficiently converted to the native code. During the runtime the Common Language Runtime (CLR)'s Just In Time (JIT) compiler converts the Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL) code into native code to the Operating System. Please refer to these links http://www.dotnetfunda.com/interviews/show/3948/what-is-msil http://freefeast.info/tutorials-for-beginners/dotnet-tutorials/microsoft-intermediate-language-in-net-understanding-msil/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Intermediate_Language

What is MSIL in .Net Framework ?

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