How do I use IDisposable in C#?

How do I use IDisposable in C#?

The IDisposable interface is used to release unmanaged resources in C#. You implement it in your class and define the Dispose method.

Can you give me an example of implementing IDisposable?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public class MyResource : IDisposable
{
    private bool disposed = false;

    public void Dispose()
    {
        Dispose(true);
        GC.SuppressFinalize(this);
    }

    protected virtual void Dispose(bool disposing)
    {
        if (!disposed)
        {
            if (disposing)
            {
                // free managed resources
            }
            // free unmanaged resources
            disposed = true;
        }
    }
}

What happens if I forget to call Dispose?

If you forget to call Dispose, unmanaged resources may not be released promptly, leading to memory leaks and resource exhaustion.

Are there any best practices for using IDisposable?

Yes, always use a using statement when working with IDisposable objects to ensure Dispose is called automatically.