I dont have a suggestion for an opensource reflector replacement. Msdn magazine named it as one of the ten musthave utilities for developers, and scott. Net reflector decompiler will prove invaluable help. Net assemblies and methods since the launch of the microsoft. Net reflector is an assembly browser for the microsoft. Net reflector, reflector, reflector, and many more. Heres an example, much simplified from what reflector does, but it shows the technique of reflection.
Net reflector as one of the ten musthave tools every developer. Peek at someone elses code with red gate reflector visual. Microsoft merged its microsoft systems journal and microsoft internet. Net reflector vspro will immediately decompile those assemblies for you. Reflector proves itself as a benchmark for reverse engineering code by dealing with assemblies made out of code compilations net reflector has a free trial available for download. Also check out for more windows information and forum for windows.
Net reflector visual studio extension visual studio marketplace. Net reflector to go from free to paid developers up in arms. Microsofts developerfocused msdn magazine is shutting down in. Net reflector by red gate software ltd and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Get web installer, offline installer, and language pack downloads for. Net platform that can be used to explore, analyze, decompile, and debug the contents of any. Downloads for building and running applications with.
Article was published in programista magazine 112014 30. In addition, integration with microsoft visual studio allows for simultaneous debugging of own code and. Follow bugs through your application to see where the problem is your own code, thirdparty libraries, or components used by your application. Net reflector, reflector, reflector, and many more programs. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Net reflector but i would like to get the same structure of my original.
Net decompiler and browser for dll and exe files that offers you a direct approach to reverse engineering, wrapped in a userfriendly interface. If i recall correctly, i was turned on to it by a feature in the print version of msdn magazine. You asked for two things code that shows what reflector does, and also an alternative to reflector. The standalone tool lets you open a dll or exe and, assuming. Its used when things like reflector go up to the great big recycle bin in the sky depending on cultural belief systems.
Net reflector is a class browser, decompiler and static analyzer for software created with. Net reflector vspro into visual studio and open your project, then go to the. Net reflector visual studio extension visual studio. Microsofts msdn magazine is shutting down after more than 30. Net reflector menu item and click on choose assemblies to debug step 2. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. The ability to step into thirdparty code, including microsoft sharepoint server assemblies, opens up new possibilities and lets you understand what.