How to zip / unzip folders in VS2013?

Question

I'm trying to make an app which sends folders to another app using sockets, to deal this maybe zipping / unzipping folders would be the best alternative.

How do I to zip / unzip folders in VS2013, please?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

You could use a library like zziplib or libarchive to zip your data prior to sending, and unzip on the receiving end. Both of these libraries support the zip format.

Answer 2

If you're wanting to zip / unzip folders in Visual Studio (during the build process) then one solution could be to use 7za.exe and a pre- or post- processor command. You said "in VS2013" but maybe you meant during run time? If that's the case then I agree with @Reed.

Good luck.