11 Using classes and objects

Using Classes and ObjectsUsing Classes and Objects
Using the Standard .NET Framework ClassesUsing the Standard .NET Framework Classes
Svetlin NakovSvetlin Nakov
Telerik CorporationTelerik Corporation
www.telerik.comwww.telerik.com

Table of ContentsTable of Contents
1.1. Classes and ObjectsClasses and Objects
What are Objects?What are Objects?
What are Classes?What are Classes?
1.1. Classes in C#Classes in C#
Declaring ClassDeclaring Class
Fields and Properties: Instance and StaticFields and Properties: Instance and Static
Instance and Static MethodsInstance and Static Methods
ConstructorsConstructors
1.1. StructuresStructures

Table of Contents (2)Table of Contents (2)
4.4. NamespacesNamespaces
5.5. RandomRandom classclass
6.6. Introduction to .NETIntroduction to .NET
Common Type SystemCommon Type System

Classes and ObjectsClasses and Objects
Modeling Real-world Entities with ObjectsModeling Real-world Entities with Objects

What are Objects?What are Objects?
 Software objects model real-world objects orSoftware objects model real-world objects or
abstract conceptsabstract concepts
Examples:Examples:
 bank, account, customer, dog, bicycle, queuebank, account, customer, dog, bicycle, queue
 Real-world objects haveReal-world objects have statesstates andand behaviorsbehaviors
Account' states:Account' states:
 holder, balance, typeholder, balance, type
Account' behaviors:Account' behaviors:
 withdraw, deposit, suspendwithdraw, deposit, suspend

What are Objects? (2)What are Objects? (2)
 How do software objects implement real-How do software objects implement real-
world objects?world objects?
Use variables/data to implement statesUse variables/data to implement states
Use methods/functions to implement behaviorsUse methods/functions to implement behaviors
 An object is a software bundle of variables andAn object is a software bundle of variables and
related methodsrelated methods

Objects RepresentObjects Represent
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checkschecks
peoplepeople
shopping listshopping list
……
numbersnumbers
characterscharacters
queuesqueues
arraysarrays
Things fromThings from
the real worldthe real world
Things from theThings from the
computer worldcomputer world

What is Class?What is Class?
 The formal definition ofThe formal definition of classclass::
Definition by GoogleDefinition by Google
ClassesClasses act as templates from which anact as templates from which an
instance of an object is created at runinstance of an object is created at run
time. Classes define the properties of thetime. Classes define the properties of the
object and the methods used to controlobject and the methods used to control
the object's behavior.the object's behavior.

ClassesClasses
 Classes provide the structure for objectsClasses provide the structure for objects
Define their prototype, act as templateDefine their prototype, act as template
 Classes define:Classes define:
Set ofSet of attributesattributes
 Represented by variables and propertiesRepresented by variables and properties
 Hold theirHold their statestate
Set of actions (Set of actions (behaviorbehavior))
 Represented by methodsRepresented by methods
 A class defines the methods and types of dataA class defines the methods and types of data
associated with an objectassociated with an object

Classes – ExampleClasses – Example
AccountAccount
+Owner: Person+Owner: Person
+Ammount: double+Ammount: double
+Suspend()+Suspend()
+Deposit(sum:double)+Deposit(sum:double)
+Withdraw(sum:double)+Withdraw(sum:double)
ClassClass
NameName
AttributesAttributes
(Properties(Properties
and Fields)and Fields)
OperationsOperations
(Methods)(Methods)

ObjectsObjects
 AnAn objectobject is a concreteis a concrete instanceinstance of a particularof a particular
classclass
 Creating an object from a class is calledCreating an object from a class is called
instantiationinstantiation
 Objects have stateObjects have state
Set of values associated to their attributesSet of values associated to their attributes
 Example:Example:
Class:Class: AccountAccount
Objects: Ivan's account, Peter's accountObjects: Ivan's account, Peter's account

Objects – ExampleObjects – Example
AccountAccount
+Owner: Person+Owner: Person
+Ammount: double+Ammount: double
+Suspend()+Suspend()
+Deposit(sum:double)+Deposit(sum:double)
+Withdraw(sum:double)+Withdraw(sum:double)
ClassClass ivanAccountivanAccount
+Owner="Ivan Kolev"+Owner="Ivan Kolev"
+Ammount=5000.0+Ammount=5000.0
peterAccountpeterAccount
+Owner="Peter Kirov"+Owner="Peter Kirov"
kirilAccountkirilAccount
+Owner="Kiril Kirov"+Owner="Kiril Kirov"
ObjectObject
ObjectObject
ObjectObject

Classes in C#Classes in C#
Using Classes and their Class MembersUsing Classes and their Class Members

Classes in C#Classes in C#
 Basic units that compose programsBasic units that compose programs
 Implementation isImplementation is encapsulatedencapsulated (hidden)(hidden)
 Classes in C# can contain:Classes in C# can contain:
Fields (member variables)Fields (member variables)
PropertiesProperties
MethodsMethods
ConstructorsConstructors
Inner typesInner types
Etc. (events, indexers, operators, …)Etc. (events, indexers, operators, …)

Classes in C# – ExamplesClasses in C# – Examples
 Example of classes:Example of classes:
 System.ConsoleSystem.Console
 System.StringSystem.String ((stringstring in C#)in C#)
 System.Int32System.Int32 ((intint in C#)in C#)
 System.ArraySystem.Array
 System.MathSystem.Math
 System.RandomSystem.Random

Declaring ObjectsDeclaring Objects
 An instance of a class or structure can beAn instance of a class or structure can be
defined like any other variable:defined like any other variable:
 Instances cannot be used if they areInstances cannot be used if they are
not initializednot initialized
using System;using System;
......
// Define two variables of type DateTime// Define two variables of type DateTime
DateTime today;DateTime today;
DateTime halloween;DateTime halloween;
// Declare and initialize a structure instance// Declare and initialize a structure instance
DateTime today = DateTime.Now;DateTime today = DateTime.Now;

Fields and PropertiesFields and Properties
Accessing Fields and PropertiesAccessing Fields and Properties

FieldsFields
 Fields are data members of a classFields are data members of a class
 Can be variables and constantsCan be variables and constants
 Accessing a field doesn’t invoke any actions ofAccessing a field doesn’t invoke any actions of
the objectthe object
String.EmptyString.Empty (the(the """" string)string)

Accessing FieldsAccessing Fields
 Constant fields can be only readConstant fields can be only read
 Variable fields can be read and modifiedVariable fields can be read and modified
 Usually properties are used instead of directlyUsually properties are used instead of directly
accessing variable fieldsaccessing variable fields
 Examples:Examples:
// Accessing read-only field// Accessing read-only field
String empty = String.Empty;String empty = String.Empty;
// Accessing constant field// Accessing constant field
int maxInt = Int32.MaxValue;int maxInt = Int32.MaxValue;

PropertiesProperties
 Properties look like fields (have name andProperties look like fields (have name and
type), but they can contain code, executedtype), but they can contain code, executed
when they are accessedwhen they are accessed
 Usually used to control access to dataUsually used to control access to data
fields (wrappers), but can contain morefields (wrappers), but can contain more
complex logiccomplex logic
 Can have two components (and at least oneCan have two components (and at least one
of them) calledof them) called accessorsaccessors
 getget for reading their valuefor reading their value
 setset for changing their valuefor changing their value

Properties (2)Properties (2)
 According to the implemented accessorsAccording to the implemented accessors
properties can be:properties can be:
Read-only (Read-only (getget accessor only)accessor only)
Read and write (bothRead and write (both getget andand setset accessors)accessors)
Write-only (Write-only (setset accessor only)accessor only)
 Example of read-only property:Example of read-only property:
String.LengthString.Length

Accessing PropertiesAccessing Properties
and Fields – Exampleand Fields – Example
......
DateTime christmas = new DateTime(2009, 12, 25);DateTime christmas = new DateTime(2009, 12, 25);
int day = christmas.Day;int day = christmas.Day;
int month = christmas.Month;int month = christmas.Month;
int year = christmas.Year;int year = christmas.Year;
Console.WriteLine(Console.WriteLine(
"Christmas day: {0}, month: {1}, year: {2}","Christmas day: {0}, month: {1}, year: {2}",
day, month, year);day, month, year);
"Day of year: {0}", christmas.DayOfYear);"Day of year: {0}", christmas.DayOfYear);
Console.WriteLine("Is {0} leap year: {1}",Console.WriteLine("Is {0} leap year: {1}",
year, DateTime.IsLeapYear(year));year, DateTime.IsLeapYear(year));

Live DemoLive Demo
AccessingAccessing
PropertiesProperties
and Fieldsand Fields

Instance and Static MembersInstance and Static Members
Accessing Object and Class MembersAccessing Object and Class Members

Instance and Static MembersInstance and Static Members
 Fields, properties and methods can be:Fields, properties and methods can be:
Instance (or object members)Instance (or object members)
Static (or class members)Static (or class members)
 Instance members are specific for each objectInstance members are specific for each object
Example: different dogs have different nameExample: different dogs have different name
 Static members are common for all instancesStatic members are common for all instances
of a classof a class
Example:Example: DateTime.MinValueDateTime.MinValue is sharedis shared
between all instances ofbetween all instances of DateTimeDateTime

Accessing Members – SyntaxAccessing Members – Syntax
 Accessing instance membersAccessing instance members
The name of theThe name of the instanceinstance, followed by the, followed by the
name of the member (field or property),name of the member (field or property),
separated by dot ("separated by dot ("..")")
 Accessing static membersAccessing static members
The name of theThe name of the classclass, followed by the name of, followed by the name of
the memberthe member
<instance_name>.<member_name><instance_name>.<member_name>
<class_name>.<member_name><class_name>.<member_name>

Instance and StaticInstance and Static
Members – ExamplesMembers – Examples
 Example of instance memberExample of instance member
 String.LengthString.Length
 Each string object has different lengthEach string object has different length
 Example of static memberExample of static member
 Console.ReadLine()Console.ReadLine()
 The console is only one (global for the program)The console is only one (global for the program)
 Reading from the console does not require toReading from the console does not require to
create an instance of itcreate an instance of it

MethodsMethods
Calling Instance and Static MethodsCalling Instance and Static Methods

MethodsMethods
 Methods manipulate the data of the object toMethods manipulate the data of the object to
which they belong or perform other taskswhich they belong or perform other tasks
 Console.WriteLine(…)Console.WriteLine(…)
 Console.ReadLine()Console.ReadLine()
 String.Substring(index, length)String.Substring(index, length)
 Array.GetLength(index)Array.GetLength(index)

Instance MethodsInstance Methods
 Instance methods manipulate the data of aInstance methods manipulate the data of a
specified object or perform any other tasksspecified object or perform any other tasks
If a value is returned, it depends on theIf a value is returned, it depends on the
particular class instanceparticular class instance
 Syntax:Syntax:
The name of the instance, followed by theThe name of the instance, followed by the
name of the method, separated by dotname of the method, separated by dot
<object_name>.<method_name>(<parameters>)<object_name>.<method_name>(<parameters>)

Calling Instance Methods –Calling Instance Methods –
ExamplesExamples
 Calling instance methods ofCalling instance methods of StringString::
 Calling instance methods ofCalling instance methods of DateTimeDateTime::
String sampleLower = new String('a', 5);String sampleLower = new String('a', 5);
String sampleUpper = sampleLower.ToUpper();String sampleUpper = sampleLower.ToUpper();
Console.WriteLine(sampleLower); // aaaaaConsole.WriteLine(sampleLower); // aaaaa
Console.WriteLine(sampleUpper); // AAAAAConsole.WriteLine(sampleUpper); // AAAAA
DateTime now = DateTime.Now;DateTime now = DateTime.Now;
DateTime later = now.AddHours(8);DateTime later = now.AddHours(8);
Console.WriteLine("Now: {0}", now);Console.WriteLine("Now: {0}", now);
Console.WriteLine("8 hours later: {0}", later);Console.WriteLine("8 hours later: {0}", later);

Calling Instance MethodsCalling Instance Methods
Live DemoLive Demo

Static MethodsStatic Methods
 Static methods are common for all instances ofStatic methods are common for all instances of
a class (shared between all instances)a class (shared between all instances)
Returned value depends only on the passedReturned value depends only on the passed
parametersparameters
No particular class instance is availableNo particular class instance is available
 Syntax:Syntax:
The name of the class, followed by the name ofThe name of the class, followed by the name of
the method, separated by dotthe method, separated by dot
<class_name>.<method_name>(<parameters>)<class_name>.<method_name>(<parameters>)

Calling Static Methods – ExamplesCalling Static Methods – Examples
double radius = 2.9;double radius = 2.9;
double area = Math.PI * Math.Pow(radius, 2);double area = Math.PI * Math.Pow(radius, 2);
Console.WriteLine("Area: {0}", area);Console.WriteLine("Area: {0}", area);
// Area: 26,4207942166902// Area: 26,4207942166902
double precise = 8.7654321;double precise = 8.7654321;
double round3 = Math.Round(precise, 3);double round3 = Math.Round(precise, 3);
double round1 = Math.Round(precise, 1);double round1 = Math.Round(precise, 1);
"{0}; {1}; {2}", precise, round3, round1);"{0}; {1}; {2}", precise, round3, round1);
// 8,7654321; 8,765; 8,8// 8,7654321; 8,765; 8,8
ConstantConstant
fieldfield
StaticStatic
methodmethod
StaticStatic
methometho
dd StaticStatic
methometho
dd

Calling Static MethodsCalling Static Methods
Live DemoLive Demo

ConstructorsConstructors
 Constructors are special methods used toConstructors are special methods used to
assign initial values of the fields in an objectassign initial values of the fields in an object
Executed when an object of a given type isExecuted when an object of a given type is
being createdbeing created
Have the same name as the class that holdsHave the same name as the class that holds
themthem
Do not return a valueDo not return a value
 A class may have several constructors withA class may have several constructors with
different set of parametersdifferent set of parameters

Constructors (2)Constructors (2)
 Constructor is invoked by theConstructor is invoked by the newnew operatoroperator
String s = new String("Hello!"); // s = "Hello!"String s = new String("Hello!"); // s = "Hello!"
<instance_name> = new <class_name>(<parameters>)<instance_name> = new <class_name>(<parameters>)
String s = new String('*', 5); // s = "*****"String s = new String('*', 5); // s = "*****"
DateTime dt = new DateTime(2009, 12, 30);DateTime dt = new DateTime(2009, 12, 30);
DateTime dt = new DateTime(2009, 12, 30, 12, 33, 59);DateTime dt = new DateTime(2009, 12, 30, 12, 33, 59);
Int32 value = new Int32(1024);Int32 value = new Int32(1024);

Parameterless ConstructorsParameterless Constructors
 The constructor without parameters is calledThe constructor without parameters is called
defaultdefault constructorconstructor
Creating an object for generating randomCreating an object for generating random
numbers with a default seednumbers with a default seed
......
Random randomGenerator = new Random();Random randomGenerator = new Random();
The classThe class System.RandomSystem.Random providesprovides
generation of pseudo-randomgeneration of pseudo-random
numbersnumbers
ParameterlessParameterless
constructorconstructor
callcall

Constructor With ParametersConstructor With Parameters
 ExampleExample
Creating objects for generating random valuesCreating objects for generating random values
with specified initial seedswith specified initial seeds
......
Random randomGenerator1 = new Random(123);Random randomGenerator1 = new Random(123);
Console.WriteLine(randomGenerator1.Next());Console.WriteLine(randomGenerator1.Next());
// 2114319875// 2114319875
Random randomGenerator2 = new Random(456);Random randomGenerator2 = new Random(456);
Console.WriteLine(randomGenerator2.Next(50));Console.WriteLine(randomGenerator2.Next(50));
// 47// 47

Generating Random NumbersGenerating Random Numbers
Live DemoLive Demo

More Constructor ExamplesMore Constructor Examples
 Creating aCreating a DateTimeDateTime object for a specifiedobject for a specified
date and timedate and time
 Different constructors are called depending onDifferent constructors are called depending on
the different sets of parametersthe different sets of parameters
DateTime halloween = new DateTime(2009, 10, 31);DateTime halloween = new DateTime(2009, 10, 31);
Console.WriteLine(halloween);Console.WriteLine(halloween);
DateTime julyMorning;DateTime julyMorning;
julyMorning = new DateTime(2009,7,1, 5,52,0);julyMorning = new DateTime(2009,7,1, 5,52,0);
Console.WriteLine(julyMorning);Console.WriteLine(julyMorning);

CreatingCreating DateTimeDateTime ObjectsObjects
Live DemoLive Demo

EnumerationsEnumerations
Types Limited to a Predefined Set ofValuesTypes Limited to a Predefined Set ofValues

EnumerationsEnumerations
 EnumerationsEnumerations in C# are types whose values arein C# are types whose values are
limited to a predefined set of valueslimited to a predefined set of values
E.g. the days of weekE.g. the days of week
Declared by the keywordDeclared by the keyword enumenum in C#in C#
Hold values from a predefined setHold values from a predefined set
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public enum Color { Red, Green, Blue, Black }public enum Color { Red, Green, Blue, Black }
……
Color color = Color.Red;Color color = Color.Red;
Console.WriteLine(color); // RedConsole.WriteLine(color); // Red
color = 5; // Compilation error!color = 5; // Compilation error!

StructuresStructures
What are Structures? When to Use Them?What are Structures? When to Use Them?

StructuresStructures
 Structures are similar to classesStructures are similar to classes
 Structures are usually used for storing dataStructures are usually used for storing data
structures, without any other functionalitystructures, without any other functionality
 Structures can have fields, properties, etc.Structures can have fields, properties, etc.
Using methods is not recommendedUsing methods is not recommended
 Structures areStructures are value typesvalue types, and classes are, and classes are
reference typesreference types (this will be discussed later)(this will be discussed later)
 Example of structureExample of structure
System.DateTimeSystem.DateTime – represents a date and time– represents a date and time

NamespacesNamespaces
Organizing Classes Logically into NamespacesOrganizing Classes Logically into Namespaces

What is a Namespace?What is a Namespace?
 Namespaces are used to organize the sourceNamespaces are used to organize the source
code into more logical and manageable waycode into more logical and manageable way
 Namespaces can containNamespaces can contain
Definitions of classes, structures, interfaces andDefinitions of classes, structures, interfaces and
other types and other namespacesother types and other namespaces
 Namespaces can contain other namespacesNamespaces can contain other namespaces
 For example:For example:
SystemSystem namespace containsnamespace contains DataData namespacenamespace
The name of the nested namespace isThe name of the nested namespace is
System.DataSystem.Data

Full Class NamesFull Class Names
 A full name of a class is the name of the classA full name of a class is the name of the class
preceded by the name of its namespacepreceded by the name of its namespace
ArrayArray class, defined in theclass, defined in the SystemSystem namespacenamespace
The full name of the class isThe full name of the class is System.ArraySystem.Array
<namespace_name>.<class_name><namespace_name>.<class_name>

Including NamespacesIncluding Namespaces
 TheThe usingusing directive in C#:directive in C#:
 Allows using types in a namespace, withoutAllows using types in a namespace, without
specifying their full namespecifying their full name
Example:Example:
instead ofinstead of
using <namespace_name>using <namespace_name>
DateTime date;DateTime date;
System.DateTime date;System.DateTime date;

Random ClassRandom Class
Password Generator DemoPassword Generator Demo
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TheThe RandomRandom ClassClass
 TheThe RandomRandom classclass
Generates random integer numbersGenerates random integer numbers
 bytebyte oror intint
Random rand = new Random();Random rand = new Random();
for (int number = 1; number <= 6; number++)for (int number = 1; number <= 6; number++)
{{
iint randomNumber = rand.Next(49) + 1;nt randomNumber = rand.Next(49) + 1;
Console.Write("{0} ", randomNumber);Console.Write("{0} ", randomNumber);
}}
 This generates six random numbers from 1 toThis generates six random numbers from 1 to
4949
 TheThe Next()Next() method returns a randommethod returns a random
numbernumber

Password GeneratorPassword Generator
 Generates a random password between 8 and 15Generates a random password between 8 and 15
characterscharacters
 The password contains of at least two capitalThe password contains of at least two capital
letters, two small letters, one digit and threeletters, two small letters, one digit and three
special charactersspecial characters
 Constructing the Password Generator class:Constructing the Password Generator class:
 Start from empty passwordStart from empty password
 Place two random capital letters at randomPlace two random capital letters at random
positionspositions
 Place two random small letters at random positionsPlace two random small letters at random positions
 Place one random digit at random positionsPlace one random digit at random positions
 Place three special characters at random positionsPlace three special characters at random positions
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Password Generator (2)Password Generator (2)
 Now we have exactly 8 charactersNow we have exactly 8 characters
To make the length between 8 and 15 weTo make the length between 8 and 15 we
generate a number N between 0 and 7generate a number N between 0 and 7
And then inserts N random characters ( capitalAnd then inserts N random characters ( capital
letter or small letter or digit or specialletter or small letter or digit or special
character) at random positionscharacter) at random positions
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class RandomPasswordGeneratorclass RandomPasswordGenerator
{{
private const stringprivate const string CapitalLettersCapitalLetters==
"ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ";"ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ";
private const stringprivate const string SmallLettersSmallLetters ==
"abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz";"abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz";
private const stringprivate const string DigitsDigits = "0123456789";= "0123456789";
pprivate const stringrivate const string SpecialCharsSpecialChars ==
"~!@#$%^&*()_+=`{}[]|':;.,/?<>";"~!@#$%^&*()_+=`{}[]|':;.,/?<>";
private const stringprivate const string AllCharsAllChars ==
CapitalLettersCapitalLetters ++ SmallLettersSmallLetters ++ DigitsDigits ++ SpecialCharsSpecialChars;;
private static Random rnd = new Random();private static Random rnd = new Random();
// the example continues…// the example continues…
Password Generator ClassPassword Generator Class

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static void Main()static void Main()
{{
StringBuilder password = new StringBuilder();StringBuilder password = new StringBuilder();
ffor (int i = 1; i <= 2; i++)or (int i = 1; i <= 2; i++)
{{
char capitalLetter = GenerateChar(char capitalLetter = GenerateChar(CapitalLettersCapitalLetters););
InsertAtRandomPosition(password, capitalLetter);InsertAtRandomPosition(password, capitalLetter);
}}
for (int i = 1; i <= 2; i++)for (int i = 1; i <= 2; i++)
{{
char smallLetter = GenerateChar(char smallLetter = GenerateChar(SmallLettersSmallLetters););
InsertAtRandomPosition(password, smallLetter);InsertAtRandomPosition(password, smallLetter);
}}
char digit = GenerateChar(char digit = GenerateChar(DigitsDigits););
InsertAtRandomPosition(password, digit);InsertAtRandomPosition(password, digit);
for (int i = 1; i <= 3; i++)for (int i = 1; i <= 3; i++)
{{
char specialChar = GenerateChar(char specialChar = GenerateChar(SpecialCharsSpecialChars););
InsertAtRandomPosition(password, specialChar);InsertAtRandomPosition(password, specialChar);
}}
// the example continues…// the example continues…

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int count = rnd.Next(8);int count = rnd.Next(8);
for (int i = 1; i <= count; i++)for (int i = 1; i <= count; i++)
{{
char specialChar = GenerateChar(char specialChar = GenerateChar(AllCharsAllChars););
InsertAtRandomPosition(password, specialChar);InsertAtRandomPosition(password, specialChar);
}}
Console.WriteLine(password);Console.WriteLine(password);
}}
private static void InsertAtRandomPosition(private static void InsertAtRandomPosition(
StringBuilder password, char character)StringBuilder password, char character)
{{
int randomPosition = rnd.Next(password.Length + 1);int randomPosition = rnd.Next(password.Length + 1);
password.Insert(randomPosition, character);password.Insert(randomPosition, character);
}}
private static char GenerateChar(string availableChars)private static char GenerateChar(string availableChars)
{{
iint randomIndex = rnd.Next(availableChars.Length);nt randomIndex = rnd.Next(availableChars.Length);
char randomChar = availableChars[randomIndex];char randomChar = availableChars[randomIndex];
return randomChar;return randomChar;
}}

.NET CommonType System.NET CommonType System
Brief IntroductionBrief Introduction

Common Type System (CTS)Common Type System (CTS)
 CTS defines all dataCTS defines all data typestypes supported in .NETsupported in .NET
FrameworkFramework
Primitive types (e.g.Primitive types (e.g. intint,, floatfloat,, objectobject))
Classes (e.g.Classes (e.g. StringString,, ConsoleConsole,, ArrayArray))
Structures (e.g.Structures (e.g. DateTimeDateTime))
Arrays (e.g.Arrays (e.g. intint[][],, string[,]string[,]))
Etc.Etc.
 Object-oriented by designObject-oriented by design

CTS and Different LanguagesCTS and Different Languages
 CTS is common for all .NET languagesCTS is common for all .NET languages
C#, VB.NET, J#,C#, VB.NET, J#, JScript.NETJScript.NET, ..., ...
 CTS type mappings:CTS type mappings:
CTS TypeCTS Type C# TypeC# Type VB.NET TypeVB.NET Type
System.Int32System.Int32 intint IntegerInteger
System.SingleSystem.Single floatfloat SingleSingle
System.BooleanSystem.Boolean boolbool BooleanBoolean
System.StringSystem.String stringstring StringString
System.ObjectSystem.Object objectobject ObjectObject

Value and Reference TypesValue and Reference Types
 In CTS there are two categories of typesIn CTS there are two categories of types
ValueValue typestypes
Reference typesReference types
 Placed in different areas of memoryPlaced in different areas of memory
Value types live in theValue types live in the execution stackexecution stack
 Freed when become out of scopeFreed when become out of scope
Reference types live in theReference types live in the managed heapmanaged heap
(dynamic memory)(dynamic memory)
 Freed by theFreed by the garbage collectorgarbage collector

Value and Reference Types –Value and Reference Types –
ExamplesExamples
 Value typesValue types
Most of the primitive typesMost of the primitive types
StructuresStructures
Examples:Examples: intint,, floatfloat,, boolbool,, DateTimeDateTime
 Reference typesReference types
Classes and interfacesClasses and interfaces
StringsStrings
ArraysArrays
Examples:Examples: stringstring,, RandomRandom,, objectobject,, int[]int[]

System.Object: CTS Base TypeSystem.Object: CTS Base Type
 System.ObjectSystem.Object ((objectobject in C#) is a basein C#) is a base typetype
for all other typesfor all other types in CTSin CTS
Can hold values of any other type:Can hold values of any other type:
 All .NET types derive common methods fromAll .NET types derive common methods from
System.ObjectSystem.Object, e.g., e.g. ToString()ToString()
string s = "test";string s = "test";
object obj = s;object obj = s;
DateTime now = DateTime.Now;DateTime now = DateTime.Now;
string nowInWords = now.ToString();string nowInWords = now.ToString();
Console.WriteLine(nowInWords);Console.WriteLine(nowInWords);

SummarySummary
 Classes provide the structure for objectsClasses provide the structure for objects
 Objects are particular instances of classesObjects are particular instances of classes
 Classes have different membersClasses have different members
Methods, fields, properties, etc.Methods, fields, properties, etc.
Instance and static membersInstance and static members
Members can be accessedMembers can be accessed
Methods can be calledMethods can be called
 Structures are used for storing dataStructures are used for storing data

Summary (2)Summary (2)
 Namespaces help organizing the classesNamespaces help organizing the classes
 Common Type System (CTS) defines the typesCommon Type System (CTS) defines the types
for all .NET languagesfor all .NET languages
Values typesValues types
Reference typesReference types

Questions?Questions?
Using Classes and ObjectsUsing Classes and Objects
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ExercisesExercises
1.1. Write a program that reads a year from the consoleWrite a program that reads a year from the console
and checks whether it is a leap. Useand checks whether it is a leap. Use DateTimeDateTime..
2.2. Write a program that generates and prints to theWrite a program that generates and prints to the
console 10 random values in the range [100, 200].console 10 random values in the range [100, 200].
3.3. Write a program that prints to the console which dayWrite a program that prints to the console which day
of the week is today. Useof the week is today. Use System.DateTimeSystem.DateTime..
4.4. Write methods that calculate the surface of a triangleWrite methods that calculate the surface of a triangle
by given:by given:
 Side and an altitude to it; Three sides; Two sidesSide and an altitude to it; Three sides; Two sides
and an angle between them. Useand an angle between them. Use System.MathSystem.Math..

Exercises (2)Exercises (2)
5.5. Write a method that calculates the number ofWrite a method that calculates the number of
workdays between today and given date, passed asworkdays between today and given date, passed as
parameter. Consider that workdays are all days fromparameter. Consider that workdays are all days from
Monday to Friday except a fixed array of publicMonday to Friday except a fixed array of public
holidays specified preliminary as array.holidays specified preliminary as array.
6.6. You are given a sequence of positive integer valuesYou are given a sequence of positive integer values
written into a string, separated by spaces. Write awritten into a string, separated by spaces. Write a
function that reads these values from given stringfunction that reads these values from given string
and calculates their sum. Example:and calculates their sum. Example:
string = "string = "43 68 9 23 31843 68 9 23 318""  result =result = 461461

Exercises (3)Exercises (3)
7.7. * Write a program that calculates the value of given* Write a program that calculates the value of given
arithmetical expression. The expression can containarithmetical expression. The expression can contain
the following elements only:the following elements only:
 Real numbers, e.g.Real numbers, e.g. 55,, 18.3318.33,, 3.141593.14159,, 12.612.6
 Arithmetic operators:Arithmetic operators: ++,, --,, **,, // (standard priorities)(standard priorities)
 Mathematical functions:Mathematical functions: ln(x)ln(x),, sqrt(x)sqrt(x),, pow(x,y)pow(x,y)
 Brackets (for changing the default priorities)Brackets (for changing the default priorities)
Examples:Examples:
(3+5.3)(3+5.3) ** 2.72.7 -- ln(22)ln(22) // pow(2.2,pow(2.2, -1.7)-1.7)  ~~ 10.610.6
pow(2,pow(2, 3.14)3.14) ** (3(3 -- (3(3 ** sqrt(2)sqrt(2) -- 3.2)3.2) ++ 1.5*0.3)1.5*0.3)  ~ 21.22~ 21.22
Hint: Use the classicalHint: Use the classical "shunting yard" algorithm"shunting yard" algorithm andand
"reverse Polish notation""reverse Polish notation"..

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