Questions tagged [reference-source]
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What does ----s mean in the context of StringBuilder.ToString()?
The Reference Source page for stringbuilder.cs has this comment in the ToString method:
if (chunk.m_ChunkLength > 0)
{
// Copy these into local variables so that they
// are stable even in the presence of ----s (hackers might do this)
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Cannot step into .NET framework source code
I am using Visual Studio 2013 and have a .NET 4.5.2 project. I have setup my settings according to following page:
http://referencesource.microsoft.com/setup.html
With this setup, I can see that all necessary symbols are downloaded and loaded but I…
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Why can't I find System.Web.pdb on referencesource.microsoft.com?
SYMSRV: http://referencesource.microsoft.com/symbols/System.Web.pdb/E6EBD6B61CEA407591438CC4E48036891/System.Web.pdb not found
http://referencesource.microsoft.com/symbols: Symbols not found on symbol server.
SYMSRV: System.Web.pdb from…
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What are the groups of four dashes in the .NET reference source code?
I was browsing the source of the PluralizationService when I noticed something odd. In the class there are a couple of private dictionaries reflecting different pluralisation rules. For example:
private string[] _uninflectiveWordList =
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Why does `Int32` use `int` in its source code?
Why does Int32 use int in its source code? Doesn't Int32 equal int in C#? So what is the original source code for int? I'm confused..
[Serializable]
[System.Runtime.InteropServices.StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential)]…
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LINQ Enumerable strategy comparison: Any, Count, SingleOrDefault
We've had a little introspection over at Code Review of LINQ Enumerable and discovered different strategies for iterating a IEnumerable to yield us some information about it.
Any
public static bool Any(
this…
user11523568
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ReSharper 9: Microsoft Reference Source, Instead of Decompiled .cs Files
I'm using ReSharper 9.1.1 on Visual Studio 2013. On some classes, for example System.Data.SqlClient.SqlParameter when I right click on the word SqlParameter and click
Go to Definition
it directs me to some decompiled cs…
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Can I rebuild .NET class from reference source?
I want to add some methods in System.Net.HttpWebRequest class to suit my needs. I tried reflection but it is quite complicated that I need to alter many of its member class method as well.
I am debugging through .NET reference source and I could…
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What is the Microsoft ReferenceSource github repository for?
Sorry for my complete ignorance on this matter. I know what http://referencesource.microsoft.com/ aka http://sourceof.net is and I use it from time to time.
But I can't understand what this github repository at…
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From where can I get the debug symbols for System.Web.Mvc.dll?
The Visual Studio debugger reports that the Microsoft Symbols Server does not have symbols for System.Web.Mvc.dll.
Where may I find them if I don't want to compile the source myself?
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Linq to SQL Source in Microsoft ReferenceSource
I google and look in ReferenceSource but I can't find source of LINQ to SQL where LINQ queries converted to SQL statments. Is there any one who knows it?
for example:
from item in Users
select item
Converted to:
SELECT [t0].[UserID],…
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How were .NET framework reference source files autogenerated?
Apparently a lot of the source files in the reference source for the .NET Framework were autogenerated code, by some means. On some source files a header comment says:
// This file was generated, please do not edit it directly.
//
// Please see…
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Why is some of the Microsoft .NET Framework Reference Source invalid C# code?
I noticed that some of the Microsoft .NET Framework reference source doesn't seem to be valid or at least complete C# code.
Here's an example:
https://referencesource.microsoft.com/#System.Xaml/System/Windows/Markup/StaticExtension.cs
Relevant…
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Stop Visual Studio from accessing Online Reference Sources when going to Definition
When I do a "Go To Definition" for a type in the c# code editor, say IDisposable, Visual Studio opens the Reference Source for IDispoable in the Browser: https://referencesource.microsoft.com/#mscorlib/system/idisposable.cs,1f55292c3174123d
How can…
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Download all .net PDB's to my computer?
In order to use source stepp debugging :
And to use navigation to sources , in Resharper :
–I must have the PDB's.
But VS downloads every time a specific module.
I already downloaded the 50mb zip file from :…
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