.pdb files in release build

[bankai123]

Hi, I was wondering what the purpose of the .pdb file that is automatically generated in my release build is? I'm sure it's for debugging purposes, so do I need it with my release build? Thanks

[Lost User]

I think this is pre-linker file. You can delete it When you release. Here it also generate .ilk file. Also safe to delete.

[Bartosz Bien]

At least in Windows Forms application, the Release build generates the .pdb by default. It can be useful for development and testing purposes. You may control this feature in project properties at Configuration Properties / C/C++ / General / Debug Information Format.

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[bankai123]

Thanks for the help.