Attributes Sample

This sample demonstrates how to create custom attribute classes, use them in code, and query them through reflection. For more information about attributes, see Attributes (C# Programming Guide).

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To build and run the Attributes sample within Visual Studio

• On the Debug menu, click Start Without Debugging.

To build and run the Attributes sample from the Command Line

• Type the following at the command prompt:

  csc AttributesTutorial.cs
  AttributesTutorial
  

See Also

Tasks

How to: Create a C/C++ Union Using Attributes (C# Programming Guide)

Concepts

Visual C# Samples

C# Programming Guide