C# Unleashed

Chapter 14. Implementing Interfaces

In This Chapter

• Abstract Class Versus Interface

• Interface Members

• Implicit Implementation

• Explicit Implementation

• Mapping

• Inheritance

Interfaces are C# language elements that force a class or struct to implement a specified set of members. They also indicate to users of a class or struct that certain members are supported. This is somewhat of a contract between the user and implementer. Interfaces establish a set of expected standards that enhance class and struct reuse and polymorphism.

C# classes and structs support multiple interface inheritance. Factors associated with managing multiple interface inheritance include explicit interface implementation and interface mapping. Explicit interface implementation deals ...