How to compile a .NET source file into executable using PHP?

Question

Using C#.NET, i wrote a toolbar which is stored now into toolbar.cs file.

I want to upload this file to my FTP server with another php file say : compiler.php

i want to be able to compile the toolbar.cs file when i access to

http://www.mysite.com/toolbar.php

Then a new file is created in the same directory containing the ready to download executable.

The reason why i'm trying to do that, is to create a website that create custom toolbars with personalized features for my users.

I didn't try anything yet because after googling i didn't find any guide or tutorial on how can i compile my .cs file using php — Rafik Bari
– Rafik Bari, Commented Jul 11, 2012 at 12:16
Even in visual studio you can see what command line you must use if you open the "OUTPUT" window — Mathieu Dumoulin
– Mathieu Dumoulin, Commented Jul 11, 2012 at 12:17
Are you trying to compile a single .cs file or will you be providing a full solution? — roken
– roken, Commented Jul 11, 2012 at 12:17

roken · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-11 12:28:16Z

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I'm fairly certain no one has written a C# compiler in PHP, so you're going to have to call a compiler via a command line call from your php code.

On Linux, you'll be using the Mono compiler: http://mono-project.com/CSharp_Compiler

Something along these lines (dependent upon the location of toolbar.cs, your required references, and .NET version to target):

exec("gmcs -pkg:dotnet toolbar.cs");

edited Jul 11, 2012 at 12:28

answered Jul 11, 2012 at 12:20

roken

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Woodrow Douglass Over a year ago

if your distribution allows it, use the mono-csc link instead of calling gmcs directly. That way you'll keep up when mono keeps changing the name of their compiler.

Christian Phillips · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-11 12:19:54Z

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This link should help you, using CSC.exe

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/78f4aasd.aspx

answered Jul 11, 2012 at 12:19

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roken Over a year ago

The microsoft compiler isn't designed for linux.

Christian Phillips Over a year ago

There is nothing in the comments that mentions Linux, apart from your question?

roken Over a year ago

Comment #6, posted before your answer: "@roken My web server is linux – Shikata Ga Nai"

Christian Phillips Over a year ago

it was posted at the same time, probably when I was searching for the link....pedantic!

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