Versioning Sample

This sample demonstrates versioning in C# by using the override and new keywords. Versioning helps maintain compatibility between base and derived classes as they evolve. For more information, see Versioning with the Override and New Keywords (C# Programming Guide).

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This sample code is intended to illustrate a concept, and it shows only the code that is relevant to that concept. It may not meet the security requirements for a specific environment, and it should not be used exactly as shown. We recommend that you add security and error-handling code to make your projects more secure and robust. Microsoft provides this sample code "AS IS" with no warranties.

To build and run the Versioning sample within Visual Studio

  • On the Debug menu, click Start Without Debugging.

To build and run the Versioning sample from a command prompt

  • Type the following at the command prompt:

    csc versioning.cs
    versioning
    

See Also

Concepts

Visual C# Samples

C# Programming Guide