auto implemented properties

Question

Hi,

 

how can I use auto implemented properties on a field and initial it to some value at the same line?

When I init a field on a declaration line I can use only regular c# properties?

 

Regards

 

Answer 1

When intitializing a field, you can only use static methods, fields or properties. Being automatic has no relevance.

Answer 2

I meant:

 

pubic int val {get; set;}

 

public int val = 5 {get; set;}

the second is illegal. right ?

Answer 3

C# does not support initalizaton for automatic properties so you'll have to set them in your constructor or use something like this , strangely enough this feature is supported  without any hacky workarounds in vb.net 10!

Answer 4

cool! thanks

Answer 5

BTW, it's a little overkill to use reflection just so you can give automatic properties default values. I'd recommend that you just convert the property to a regular property with a backing field and then initialize that field.

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Answer 6

You don't need reflection to initialize a property.

class MyClass
{
  public string MyAutoProperty { get; set; }
  public MyClass()
  {
    MyAutoProperty = "My initial value";
  }
}