Self-contained apps are cool in #dotnet. You can bundle runtime and framework with the app. The downside is the size.
To resolve the size problem you can use app trimming.
.NET 5 introduces multiple options to trim the app.
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#coding #devcommunity
To resolve the size problem you can use app trimming.
.NET 5 introduces multiple options to trim the app.
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#coding #devcommunity
The assembly-level trimming leaves only used assemblies in the app.
TrimMode=CopyUsed is default when using PublishTrimmed=true.
Result: 10.8 MB.
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TrimMode=CopyUsed is default when using PublishTrimmed=true.
Result: 10.8 MB.
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The member-level trimming is more aggressive. It removes types and members that are not used.
⚠️ It's an experimental feature. It's not ready for mainstream use.
Result: 2.58 MB.
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⚠️ It's an experimental feature. It's not ready for mainstream use.
Result: 2.58 MB.
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R2R is ReadyToRun, an AOT technology that native compiles at build time for faster app startup.
It's a tradeoff between performance and size.
Result with assembly-level trimming: 12.9 MB.
Result with member-level trimming: 5.66 MB.
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It's a tradeoff between performance and size.
Result with assembly-level trimming: 12.9 MB.
Result with member-level trimming: 5.66 MB.
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