Guard Clauses in C#: Cleaner Validation and Fail-Fast Code

Discover how guard clauses in C# simplify validation and error handling. Learn to write fail-fast code, avoid nested conditionals, and keep business logic clean with modern language features and reusable helpers.

July 6, 2025 · 4 min

C#: Abstract Class or Interface? 10 Questions to Ask

Quick Reference Table Feature Abstract Class Interface When to Use Inheritance Single only Multiple allowed Abstract: shared logic; Interface: contracts Implementation Can provide Contract only Abstract: code reuse; Interface: flexibility Constructors Supported Not allowed Abstract: initialization; Interface: pure contracts State/Fields Yes No Abstract: data sharing; Interface: behavior only Performance Slightly faster Virtual dispatch Abstract: hot paths; Interface: most scenarios Testing Can be difficult Easy with mocks Abstract: integration tests; Interface: unit tests Common Pitfalls: ...

July 1, 2025 · Last modified: August 15, 2025 · 11 min
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