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C# Properties

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Summary

The property provides controlled access to the private field through the get block for reading and set for writing. C# supports auto-implemented properties that write boilerplate fields behind the screen. The property allows validation to be performed when data is read or written without opening the field directly.

Key points

Properties consist of accessory get and set, and can be get-only if only legible.
Auto-property like public int Age {get; set;} makes the private field automatic behind the scenes.
The init accessor allows the setting of values only when the object is created.
Validation can be placed on the block set so that the object data is always logical.
To the user, the property looks like a normal variable even though there's logic behind it.

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