This repository contains code samples and techniques referenced in my Medium blog post, "How to Launch and Control Processes in C# .NET Applications". This post and repository focus on executing, managing, and interacting with system processes in .NET applications.

Overview

In this blog post, I explore how to launch and control external processes using C# and the .NET framework. The System.Diagnostics.Process class provides a powerful way to start, monitor, and manage external programs from within a C# application.

Topics Covered

• What Is Process in .NET?
  Explanation of how C# applications can interact with system processes.

• Launching a Process in C#
  Demonstration of how to start an external process using the Process.Start method.

• Reading Process Output
  Capturing output from a running process using StandardOutput and StandardError.

• Redirecting Input and Output
  Configuring process redirection for custom interaction.

• Killing and Managing Processes
  Stopping and managing processes programmatically using Process.Kill() and WaitForExit().

• Asynchronous Process Execution
  Running processes asynchronously and handling events like Exited.

• Practical Examples
  Real-world use cases, such as:

  • Running system commands (e.g., ping, ipconfig)
  • Launching an external application
  • Automating tasks with background processes

How to Use

1. Read the Blog Post: Start by reading the full blog post on Medium here.
2. Explore Code Samples: Review the repository for code examples demonstrating different ways to launch and control processes in C#.
3. Implement in Your Projects: Use the provided examples to integrate process management into your own .NET applications.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or additional examples, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Feedback and Suggestions

If you have any feedback on the blog post or this repository, please leave a comment on the Medium post or reach out through GitHub issues.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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