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Extension method

In object-oriented computer programming, an extension method is a method added to an object after the original object was compiled. The modified object is often a class, a prototype, or a type. Extension methods are features of some object-oriented programming languages. There is no syntactic difference between calling an extension method and calling a…

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Support in programming languages

C#JavaGosuJavaScriptOxygene
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Extension methods as enabling feature

Language Integrated QueryQuery syntaxMicrosoft .NETInheritanceVirtual method
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Source codeBinariesAssemblyHelper classAggregation
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Current C# solutions

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Support in programming languages

Extension methods as enabling feature

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Extension methods

Naming conflicts in extension methods and instance methods

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related to Support in programming languages · 20
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related to Fluent application programmer's interfaces · 6
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related to Conservative use · 4
Extension method → Alternatively, IntelliSense, Regarding, Visual Studio's IntelliSense
related to Better loose coupling · 3
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related to Performance · 3
Extension method → IEnumerable, SZArrayHelper, That
related to Alleviating the need for a common base class · 2
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Extension method → method added to an object after the original object was compiled
related to Centralize common behavior · 1
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