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Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min read · dmg dekels

Speed Up Compile Times with Assembly Definitions (.asmdef)

Recompiling the entire C# codebase on every minor edit increases script compilation times as projects grow.

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The Tip: Recompiling the entire C# codebase on every minor edit increases script compilation times as projects grow.

How to Use: Group modular code folders using Assembly Definition files (Assets > Create > Assembly Definition). Modifying a script only recompiles its associated assembly rather than the whole project.

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