For those that want to learn c# or test a simple code but do not want the burden of having to install the heavy resource consuming visual studio, you can do this.

All that is needed is to make sure your computer has the .NET framework already installed and a c# compiler exist in the computer.

To confirm this, check that the c# compiler (csc.exe) is in the location:
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

1) Now create a folder where you want your program.

2) In the folder create a .BAT file with the content below.

// my-folder/compile-and-run.bat
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\csc.exe program.cs
program.exe
pause

3) Also in the folder create a .CS file with your c# codes.

// my-folder/program.cs
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text;

namespace ConsoleApplication
{
class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, world!" );
Console.ReadLine();
}
}
}


4) Run the .BAT file to compile your program and run it.

Only console program you can't use xaml or windows form application . ideone is better . Download visual studio .

Nice tutorial , keep it up .

DanielTheGeek:
http://csharppad.com/

Not everyone has the privilege to have their computer connected to the internet all the time.

proxy20:
Only console program you can't use xaml or windows form application . ideone is better . Download visual studio .

Nice tutorial , keep it up .

Not everyone has the privilege to install Visual Studio on all the computers he or she has access to.
And also some chap might be on http://www.dotnetperls.com/ studying c# and need to try out the example codes there. I personally spent 6 months looking for a visual studio CD four years ago you might not get one readily but need to test some codes.
Thanks.

proxy20:
Only console program you can't use xaml or windows form application . ideone is better . Download visual studio . Nice tutorial , keep it up .

You can write a windows form appliaction in C# with notepad, this method is for you if you don't want to use visual studio.net

Febup:


You can write a windows form appliaction in C# with notepad, this method is for you if you don't want to use visual studio.net

it may not work when coding advance winform Controls . It is still limited .

proxy20:

it may not work when coding advance winform Controls . It is still limited .

No, in fact you can do more advance stuff without IDE only it will be time consuming.

Febup:


No, in fact you can do more advance stuff without IDE only it will be time consuming.

lol , like wasting the whole day compiling the code on command prompt without detecting the errors quickly . This is 2016 not 2000 . Errors will make you tired and quit the program .

proxy20:


lol , like wasting the whole day compiling the code on command prompt without detecting the errors quickly . This is 2016 not 2000 . Errors will make you tired and quit the program .

You are right mate!