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What is the purpose of using the 'override' keyword when implementing the ToString() method?
In C#, why is it recommended to always override the ToString() method?
Which data types have overloaded ToString() methods in C#?
Why are decimal types considered more precise and better suited for monetary amounts than float and double types?
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What is an advantage of using format specifiers with Write() and WriteLine() methods in C#?
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Which keyword is used to provide a new implementation detail for a method in C#?
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'Floating-point types' refer to which data types in C#?
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What does the set accessor in C# properties do?
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When you create thousands of objects from a class in C#, what is the role of the 'this' reference?
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What is the purpose of auto-implemented properties in C#?
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In C#, what does an implicit parameter refer to?
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When using the 'this' reference in C#, what does it tell a method?
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What does an auto-implemented property's get accessor do in C#?
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In C#, what happens when you call a method with the 'this' reference?
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Why are auto-implemented properties useful for memory optimization in C#?
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'Implicitly passed reference' in C# refers to:
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'Undeclared and automatically valued' parameters in C# properties are known as:
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What is the assumption behind auto-implemented properties in C#?
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When creating multiple objects from a class in C#, what happens with the properties and methods of each object?
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What is the role of the 'this' reference when creating objects with different starting values for properties?
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Which statement accurately describes object creation using auto-implemented properties in C#?
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How do auto-implemented properties help in reducing memory usage in C#?
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What is the advantage of initializing object properties directly at instantiation in C#?
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Study Notes
Operator Overloading
- Operator overloading allows the use of arithmetic symbols with user-defined objects through the
operator
keyword. - Binary operator overloading requires two arguments: the left and right operands.
- Overloaded operator methods must be defined as
public static
.
Overloadable Operators
- Unary operators that can be overloaded include:
+
,-
,!
,~
,++
,--
,true
,false
. - Binary operators that can be overloaded include:
+
,-
,*
,/
,%
,&
,|
,^
,==
,!=
,>
,<
,>=
. - Syntax for unary operators:
type operator overloadable-operator(type identifier)
. - Syntax for binary operators:
type operator overloadable-operator(type identifier, type operand)
.
Example Classes Using Operator Overloading
- Book Class: Constructor initializes a book's title, number of pages, and price. Example of operator overloading for adding two books to create a new book.
-
Vector Class: Overloads
+
for vector addition and*
for scalar multiplication. -
Counter Class: Overloads unary prefix and postfix increment (
++
) and decrement (--
) operators.
Understanding 'this' Reference
- The
this
reference is automatically passed to instance methods and refers to the current instance of a class. - It differentiates between instance properties and methods, ensuring the correct data is used.
Object Creation
- An object is an instance of a class created in memory.
- Identifiers for objects hold references to their memory addresses, not the objects themselves, classifying them as reference types.
Reference vs. Value Types
- Reference types store memory addresses (e.g., classes).
- Value types store actual values (e.g.,
int
,double
,char
).
Object Initializers
- Object initializers allow setting properties directly during instantiation.
- Syntax examples:
Employee aWorker = new Employee { IdNumber = 101 };
orEmployee aWorker = new Employee() { IdNumber = 101 };
.
Benefits of Object Initializers
- Facilitate creating multiple objects with different property values without defining numerous constructors.
- Enable different initial values for various properties of the same data type.
Constructors
- Constructors instantiate classes and do not return a value or use the
void
keyword. - They share the same name as the class and commonly have public access modifiers.
Calling Constructors
- The constructor is the first method called when creating an object instance.
- Constructor syntax:
ClassName objectName = new ClassName(argumentList);
using thenew
keyword to invoke the constructor.
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Description
Learn about the keyword 'operator' in C# and how it is used to overload operators. Explore binary operator overloading and understand the concepts of visibility and modifiability in overloaded operator methods.