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Collections are the backbone of data handling in any programming language, and C# offers a rich set of options to manage data effectively.

Choosing the Right Collection in C# đź’»Programming.

Whether you’re storing a fixed number of elements, ensuring uniqueness, or managing dynamic datasets, selecting the right collection can significantly impact the performance, readability, and maintainability of your code.

Here’s a detailed explanation of when to use each collection in C# along with examples:

1. Array

When to Use:

  • Use when you know the exact size of the collection in advance.
  • Ideal for minimal memory overhead and fast sequential access.
Choosing the Right Collection in C# đź’»Programming.

Usage Scenario:

  • Fixed-size datasets like storing days of the week or static configurations.

2. List<T>

When to Use:

  • Use when the size of the collection is dynamic.
  • Ideal for frequent additions or removals.

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Programming with C#
Programming with C#

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C# is a general-purpose high-level programming language supporting multiple paradigms. C# encompasses static typing, strong typing, lexically scoped, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines.

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