How do you compile C#?

Question

So, I was wondering how to compile C#. I have Windows 7 Enterprise. Is there a built-in program or do I have do download one?

If I have to download one, what do you r

Answer 1

I started using SharpDevelop as a portable text editor that understood ASPX files out-of-the-box (vs. Sublime, etc.), but I've build a couple of small (<10K lines) utilities using just that and CSC now. A portable copy of SharpDevelop is especially handy when you don't have the administrative permissions (or time) to install full Microsoft Visual Studio in an environment.

Download the "XCopyable" edition to get the portable edition of SharpDevelop from here: http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/Download/Default.aspx#SharpDevelop5x