What are collection initializers in C#?

What are collection initializers in C#?

Collection initializers in C# allow you to create and initialize collections in a more concise way. Instead of adding items one by one, you can initialize a collection with a list of items directly.

Can you give me an example of how to use collection initializers?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

List<string> fruits = new List<string> { "Apple", "Banana", "Cherry" };

This creates a list of strings and initializes it with three fruit names.

What types of collections can use initializers?

You can use collection initializers with any class that implements IEnumerable, such as List<T>, Dictionary<TKey, TValue>, and HashSet<T>.

Are there any limitations to using collection initializers?

Yes, collection initializers can only be used with collections that have a parameterless constructor and an Add method. Also, they cannot be used with collections that require complex initialization.