Properties Sample
This sample shows how properties are an integral part of the C# programming language. It demonstrates how properties are declared and used. For more information, see Properties.
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To build and run the Properties samples within Visual Studio
In Solution Explorer, right-click the Person project and then click Set as StartUp Project.
On the Debug menu, click Start Without Debugging.
Repeat the previous steps for shapetest.
To build and run the Properties samples from a command prompt
Use the Change Directory command to change to the person directory.
Type the following:
csc person.cs personUse the Change Directory command to change to the shapetest directory.
Type the following:
csc abstractshape.cs shapes.cs shapetest.cs shapetest
See Also
Tasks
How to: Declare and Use Read/Write Properties (C# Programming Guide)
How to: Define Abstract Properties (C# Programming Guide)
Concepts
Reference
Comparison Between Properties and Indexers (C# Programming Guide)