Usages option in Figure E is useful because it allows you to explore when and where

Shows the context menu (right-click on name) available for classes. The namespace is expanded to reveal a list of its classes double-click on the class name to look at its source code. The DLL name with references, resources, and namespaces listed underneath - each Figure D shows the log4net.dll file loaded. Installed and loaded, you can easily load compiled files for a closer look ( See an enlarged view of this image.)įigure C Files are easily opened via the File menu.

Figure C shows the options for opening and viewing filesįigure B The dotPeek tool opened the first time post installation. Supports DLLs, EXEs, Windows 8 metadata files, and more - and take a look at theįigure B shows dotPeek opened the first time after Screen presented when installing dotPeek. Figure A shows the initial installation screen. The current version of dotPeek is 1.1, and it is installed via an The folks at JetBrains make dotPeek available as a free download. ( Note: You’re viewing reverse engineered source code and not the true or original source code when working with a tool like dotPeek.) More than a I was soon wading through the code behind the code. I don’t fault RedGate for wanting to make a profit, and I’m kind of happy the company went that route because it forced me to look elsewhere and discover dotPeek.

NET Reflector - only to realize it is no longer free. I calmed their fears and reached for my favorite compiler - RedGate’s. The client had DLLs along with some configurationįiles. Problems arise or changes are requested. I was presented with such a situation on a recent project. But in this not-so-perfect world, organizations often lose or forget about source code once an application is rolled out (which is another One developer explains the numerous things he likes about the tool and the one aspect he doesn't like. When the source code is unavailable, give dotPeek a try.

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