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Defining Struct and Record Struct Types

Learn about defining custom value types using the struct keyword and enhancing them with the record keyword.

We'll cover the following...

Defining struct types
- Try it yourself
Defining record struct types
- record struct vs record class
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We’ll delve into the realm of defining struct types in C#. These value types offer benefits like memory efficiency and improved performance. So, let’s begin our journey into the struct types and discover how they can enhance our C# programming skills.

Defining struct types

Let’s explore defining our value types:

Step 1: In the PacktLibrary project, add a file named DisplacementVector.cs.

Step 2: Modify the file, as shown in the following code, and note the following:

The type is declared using a struct instead of a class.
It has two int properties, named X and Y, which will auto-generate ...

Introduction

Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!

Speaking C#

Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exception

Writing, Debugging, and Testing Functions

Building Your Own Types with Object-Oriented Programming

Implementing Interfaces and Inheriting Classes

Packaging and Distributing .NET Types

Working with Common .NET Types

Working with Files, Streams, and Serialization

Working with Data Using Entity Framework Core

Querying and Manipulating Data Using LINQ

Introducing Web Development Using ASP.NET Core

Building Websites Using ASP.NET Core Razor Pages

Building Websites Using the Model-View-Controller Pattern

Building and Consuming Web Services

Building User Interfaces Using Blazor

Conclusion

Defining Struct and Record Struct Types

Defining struct types