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Ahmed Shah
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๐Ÿš€ Custom signed NuGet packages in C#! ๐Ÿ“ฆ

๐Ÿš€ Custom signed NuGet packages in C#! ๐Ÿ“ฆ

In the world of software development, packaging and sharing reusable code is crucial.

๐Ÿ”’ Securtiy: Signing these packages adds an extra layer of security and trust, ensuring that only trusted assemblies are loaded, which is particularly important in enterprise and open-source projects.

๐Ÿ”’Package Integrity: When a NuGet package is signed, it means that the package hasn't been tampered with since it was originally created and signed.

๐Ÿ“‹ Here's a quick overview of the steps to be followed:

Create Your Library: First, developed a C# library or component that wanted to package.

Package It: Using the NuGet CLI or a tool like Visual Studio, I packaged my library into a NuGet package (.nupkg).

Sign the Package: I used strong-naming to sign my package, providing a unique and verifiable identity for it.

Publish to a Repository: Next, I published the signed package to a NuGet repository, either public or private, for others to consume.

Install and Use: Developers can now easily install and use my signed package in their projects with confidence!

The ability to create custom signed NuGet packages is a powerful tool for sharing code with the community while maintaining security and reliability. It's a great way to contribute to the developer ecosystem and support best practices in software engineering.

If you're interested in learning more about creating custom signed NuGet packages in C#, let me know in the comments. Happy coding! ๐Ÿ’ปโœจ

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