Introduction
This module covers specialize techniques used by C# developers to implement classes and to improve the readability, maintainability, and organization of their code. The content focuses on implementing private, static, and nested classes, partial classes and members, named and optional arguments in methods, object initializers and copy constructors, and class finalizers. It also includes an exercise to help you apply these concepts in your work.
Imagine you're working at a non-profit company that's in the midst of a software update project. The application's complexity requires a modular and reusable code structure, and you're concerned about code readability, maintainability, and organization. You need to understand how to implement specialized techniques like static classes, partial classes, and object initializers that can be used to ensure the quality of your code. This module will guide you through these concepts and provide practical examples to help you apply them in your work.
The topics covered in this module include:
- Examining the differences between structured and object-oriented programs, the benefits of encapsulation, and the lifecycle of a class.
- Implementing private, static, and nested classes.
- Implementing partial classes and members.
- Implementing named and optional arguments in methods.
- Implementing object initializers and copy constructors.
- Examining class
finalizersand the .NET garbage collector. - Exercise: Implement classes in C# applications.
By the end of this module, you'll have a solid understanding of how to implement classes using specialized techniques like static classes, partial classes, and object initializers that can improve the readability, maintainability, and organization of your code.