Published: 15 Oct 2024

Linker Interface for Assembly Linking

Purpose:

The Linker interface in Skater allows you to link multiple assemblies into a single file. This can improve performance by reducing the time spent resolving dependencies at runtime, and it prevents issues with missing DLLs during deployment.

Functionality:

* Links referenced and non-referenced assemblies to your final obfuscated assembly.
* Creates a single file containing all the linked assemblies.
* Maintains the modularity of your distributed application by dividing it into separate modules or libraries.

Instructions:

1. Obfuscate your core application.
2. Link the obfuscated core application with any additional modules or libraries using the Linker interface.
3. Deploy the linked file.

Note:

* The linked assemblies will not be obfuscated.
* The .NET runtime loads components only when they are referenced.

Benefits:

* Improved performance due to reduced dependency resolution time.
* No worries about missing DLLs during deployment.
* Maintains application functionality and modularity.