What is IDisposable in C#?

Can you explain what IDisposable is in C#?

Sure! IDisposable is an interface in C# that provides a mechanism for releasing unmanaged resources.

Why is it important to implement IDisposable?

Implementing IDisposable is crucial for managing resources like file handles or database connections, ensuring they are properly released.

How do I implement IDisposable in my class?

You can implement IDisposable by creating a Dispose method and calling it to clean up resources when they are no longer needed.

Can you give me an example of a class that implements IDisposable?

Certainly! 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;
        }
    }
}