C# Records and Pattern Matching

Declare concise immutable reference types with positional syntax.

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Introduced in C# 9, record types provide concise syntax for immutable data models with value-based equality. Pattern matching allows inspecting object shapes cleanly.

Key Takeaways: C# Records and Pattern Matching

Mastering C# Records and Pattern Matching helps you write clean and reliable C# code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

C# Records and Pattern Matching Code Example

using System;

public record Person(string FirstName, string LastName);

class Program {
    static void Main() {
        var p1 = new Person("Ahmed", "Ali");
        var p2 = new Person("Ahmed", "Ali");
        Console.WriteLine($"Are identical: {p1 == p2}"); // True!
    }
}

Output

Are identical: True

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C# Records and Pattern Matching

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C# Records and Pattern Matching Code Example

Key Takeaways: C# Records and Pattern Matching