Is it possible to install a C# compiler without Visual Studio?

Sure, the framework includes a compiler, csc.exe. Look at this article for a quick how-to. The important parts: You can get the command-line compiler (csc.exe) from Microsoft site http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa731542.aspx. Download the redistributable package of the .NET Framework, which includes the compiler and the .NET Framework with C# 2005 syntax support. The compiler is located in the following directory: … Read more