New compiler option: Strong name provider

[BillWagner]

More details coming. This has not been merged to master yet.

[BillWagner]

@jcouv In updates on this option?

[jcouv]

It didn't make it into 15.5 (C# 7.2). We're about to merge into branch for 15.6 (PR).
Tagging @agocke

[jcouv]

I see that @agocke just merged the feature into the branch for 15.6.
As far as the feature, my understanding is that it allows signing on Linux (previously was only supported on Windows). Andy can expand.

[agocke]

Yup, that's the gist of it. It relies on new portable signing code that allows full signing to be done cross-platform. I'm closing this bug for now. The feature should ship in 15.6.

[agocke]

I didn't realize this was a docs bug -- I can't close it and I suppose you probably want to wait until the feature is actually shipped. 😄

[BillWagner]

@agocke Let's leave it open for now. I'll change the milestone to reflect when it ships.

Thanks for keeping me updated.

[BillWagner]

ping @agocke Did this one ship with 7.3? If so, can you point me to the speclet? (It looks like yes, but I want to verify)