[thelist] What is Reflector? [Was: sort expression]

[Peter Brunone (EasyListBox.com)]

   Reflector is, in essence, a class browser.  WebMatrix has one built in, but it's not nearly as powerful.

   Basically, Reflector lets you browse the object model of the entire .NET framework (or any other .NET objects you care to open with it).  It shows you namespaces, classes, attributes, and all relevant information in a tree-like structure.  You can specify VB, C#, IL, or Delphi for the output. 
   Even more impressive, with the touch of a button -- F1 or spacebar, respectively -- you can see either the XML documentation for the current member, OR the decompiled source code for said member (assuming the assembly in question hasn't been obfuscated).

   All in all, it's just about the most useful .NET reference tool I've ever seen.

HTH,

Peter

 From: "Casey" aspnet at thecrookstons.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Brunone 

> http://www.aisto.com/roeder/dotnet
> 
> Reflector is your friend. Use it. Talk to it. Keep it under
> your pillow.
> 
> Just don't feed it after midnight.

What is it exactly? How is it used in conjunction with web matrix?

TIA