C# Class Members

C# Class Members

Class members are the elements inside a class that define its data and behavior.
In C#, class members include fields, methods, properties, constructors, and events.

🔹 Types of Class Members

1. Fields (Variables)

2. Methods

3. Properties

4. Constructors

5. Static Members

6. Constants

7. Events (Advanced)

🔹 Fields (Variables)

Fields store data inside a class.

✔ public – accessible everywhere
✔ private – accessible only inside the class

🔹 Methods

Methods define actions performed by the class.

🔹 Properties (Recommended)

Properties provide controlled access to fields.

Auto-Implemented Property

🔹 Constructors

Constructors initialize objects when they are created.

🔹 Static Members

Static members belong to the class, not to objects.

🔹 Constants

Constants are unchangeable values.

🔹 Readonly Fields

Can be set only once (in constructor).

🔹 Events (Basic)

📌 Used mainly in GUI and advanced scenarios.

🔹 Access Modifiers for Class Members

🔹 Full Example

🔹 Common Mistakes

❌ Making fields public instead of properties
❌ Forgetting static keyword
❌ Uninitialized readonly fields

🔹 Summary

✔ Class members define data and behavior
✔ Use properties instead of public fields
✔ Static members belong to the class
✔ Access modifiers control visibility