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  • Constructor (this) is for preparing objects for use. The compiler-generated default constructor is sufficient in most cases.

  • The behavior of the default constructor may not be changed in structs; static opCall can be used instead.

  • Single-parameter constructors can be used during type conversions by to and cast.

  • Destructor (~this) is for operations that must be executed when the lifetimes of objects end.

  • Postblit (this(this)) is for adjustments to the object after the automatic memberwise copy is made.

  • Assignment operator (opAssign) is for changing the values of existing objects.

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