Understanding Abstract Classes in C#

So What’s an Abstract Class Anyway? Think of an abstract class as a half-finished blueprint. You can’t build directly from it, but it gives any derived classes a head start with some pre-defined structure and behavior. It’s like a parent saying, “Here’s how our family does some things, but you’ll need to figure out these other parts yourself.” Abstract classes sit right in the sweet spot between interfaces (all talk, no action) and concrete classes (fully ready to use). They’re perfect when you want to share code but still enforce certain implementation requirements. ...

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words