Published: 15 Oct 2024

Linker Interface for Assembly Linking

The Skater Linker interface is a powerful tool designed for combining multiple modules or assemblies into a single file for efficient execution. By leveraging this functionality, you can:

* Enhance Performance: Reduce the time it takes for applications to load and resolve dependencies.
* Simplify Deployment: Eliminate the risk of missing DLLs during application deployment.

Linking Process

The Linker interface operates after you have obfuscated your main assembly. It then links the associated referenced and non-referenced assemblies to your obfuscated assembly.

Note: The associated assemblies will not be obfuscated during this process.

Considerations for Distributed Applications

For distributed applications with optional functionality, consider splitting the application into separate modules or libraries. This optimization allows you to load only the necessary components when required.

Additional Options

You can also choose to stabilize the linked libraries after processing. This step further enhances performance by reducing the need for repeated file loading.

Usage

To use the Linker interface, obfuscate the modules you wish to combine. Then, configure the linker settings to specify the desired linking behavior.

Benefits of Assembly Linking

* Improved performance due to reduced dependency resolution time
* Simplified deployment without missing DLL concerns
* Flexibility to handle optional functionality in distributed applications