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Diagram contrasting explicit Dispose calls with garbage collector finalization timing in C#.

C# Dispose vs Destructor: Key Differences Explained

Illustration of C# variable declaration showing type, name, and value assignment in a code editor.

C# Variable Declaration: Syntax and Practical Usage

Diagram illustrating C# primary constructor class syntax with parameters and class body.

C# Primary Constructors for Classes: Syntax and Usage

Illustration of sorting elements using a custom IComparer in C#

C# IComparer: Custom Sorting with IComparer<T>

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Diagram comparing checked and unchecked arithmetic overflow behavior in C# showing exception versus wrap-around.

C# Checked vs Unchecked: Controlling Integer Overflow

Understand how C# checked and unchecked contexts control integer overflow, when to use each, and how they affect runtime behavior and performance.

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Diagram showing a C# type pattern matching a base type to a derived type with a checkmark.

C# Pattern Matching Type Conversion: Type Patterns

Use C# pattern matching type conversion with type patterns, switch expressions, and property patterns. Includes null handling, records, tuples, guards, and performance considerations.

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A visual comparison of the C# is and as operators, showing type checking and safe casting with a diagram of an object being tested and converted.

C# is vs as: Type Checking and Safe Casting

C# is vs as: Understand the differences between C#'s is and as operators for type checking and safe casting, including syntax, runtime behavior, and when to use each.

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A C# code snippet showing the as operator converting an object to a string, with a null check and a question mark symbolizing safe conversion.

C# as Operator Usage: Syntax, Behavior, and Practical Examples

Learn how the C# `as` operator performs safe type conversion, when to prefer it over explicit casts, and why pattern matching is often a better choice in modern C#.

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C# is operator type checking and pattern matching concept illustration

C# is Operator Usage: Type Checking and Pattern Matching

Learn how to use the C# is operator for type checking and pattern matching. This guide covers pattern forms, practical examples, and comparisons with as and explicit casts.

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Diagram comparing C# Convert and Parse methods with boxes for null handling and format errors

C# Convert vs Parse: When to Use Each

Compare C# Convert and Parse methods for type conversion, error handling, null behavior, and performance to choose the right approach.

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Comparison of C# Parse and TryParse methods for string to number conversion with error handling.

C# Parse vs TryParse: When to Use Each

Compare C# Parse and TryParse for string-to-number conversion, covering exception behavior, performance, and when to use each.

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Diagram showing a string being parsed into an integer using TryParse with a success flag.

C# TryParse Usage: Parsing Strings Without Exceptions

Learn how to use TryParse in C# to convert strings to numbers safely without exceptions, compare it with Parse, and avoid common culture and validation pitfalls.

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Illustration of C# Parse and TryParse methods converting strings to numbers with error handling.

C# Parse vs TryParse: When to Use Each for String Conversion

Learn how to use Parse and TryParse in C# for safe string conversion, including error handling, culture, and performance tradeoffs.

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Diagram showing conversion of a double value to an int with truncation and rounding paths.

C# Double to Int Conversion: Casting and Rounding

Choose the right C# double-to-int conversion method. Direct casting truncates, Convert.ToInt32 rounds half-to-even, and Math methods give explicit control, including overflow handling.

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