Can I make a C# compiler store the time of compilation into assembly?

Asked Aug 22 '12 at 14:43

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Displaying the build date

I'd like to be able to retrieve the moment when a specific C# assembly was compiled so that I can show the time of compilation along with the version number.

Is it possible to tell a C# compiler to somehow embed the time at which compilation happened into the assembly?

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maybe use a oldskool stopwatch? – EaterOfCode Aug 22 '12 at 14:45
a quick idea, use a T4 template that generates a `const DateTime CompiledAt = <#= DateTime.Now #>` – Steve B Aug 22 '12 at 14:45
Anything wrong with using the file create date? – Oded Aug 22 '12 at 14:48
@oded: very unreliable. You can't guarantee this date is preserved. The first exemple that comes to my mind is if you publish/download the file from/to an http server – Steve B Aug 22 '12 at 14:51

Can I make a C# compiler store the time of compilation into assembly?

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