- 1 year ago
How do I execute Mono IDE on Windows to start programming?
To get started with Mono on Windows for programming, you don't need a separate IDE like MonoDevelop (Mono IDE). Instead, you can use a code editor of your choice (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Atom, Sublime Text, Notepad++, etc.) to write C# code and then use the Mono compiler to compile and run your programs.
Here's a step-by-step guide to getting started:
Install Mono:
- Download the latest stable version of Mono for Windows from the official website: https://www.mono-project.com/download/stable/
- Run the installer and follow the instructions to install Mono on your Windows machine.
Choose a Code Editor:
- Choose a code editor of your preference. As mentioned earlier, popular choices include Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Atom, Sublime Text, and Notepad++. All of these editors support C# development with Mono.
Write Your C# Code:
- Open your chosen code editor and create a new C# file with a
.cs
extension (e.g.,MyProgram.cs
). - Write your C# code inside the file. For example, you can start with a simple "Hello, World!" program:
- Open your chosen code editor and create a new C# file with a
csharpusing System;
public class Program
{
public static void Main()
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
}
}
- Compile and Run with Mono:
- Open a command prompt (cmd.exe) or PowerShell window.
- Use the
mcs
command (Mono C# compiler) to compile your C# code:
bashmcs MyProgram.cs
This will create an executable file named
MyProgram.exe
in the same directory.To run your program, simply execute the
.exe
file:
bashmono MyProgram.exe
- You should see the output: "Hello, World!"
That's it! You've successfully executed your C# program using Mono on Windows. From here, you can continue to write more complex C# applications and use any code editor of your choice to work with the code.