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Csharp ConversionHow to Convert Boolean to Integer in C#In this tutorial, learn the different methods of converting boolean to integer data type in C# with examples. Use the Convert.ToInt32 keyword. Csharp SortBinary Search Tree in .Net 4.0In this tutorial, understand the implementation of binary search tree in .net 4.0. Use the Sorted Set<T> class. Csharp Data TypeHow to Create a Generic Function in C#We can use the type T to declare a generic data type in C#. It can be either used as a function return type or the data type of function parameters. Csharp ListHashSet vs List in C#In C#, a hash set is an unordered collection of unique objects while a list is a collection of objects that can be accessed by an index. Csharp KeywordC# new vs overrideThe override keyword is used to show the child implementation of a virtual function to its parent object whereas the new keyword is used to hide the child implementation from its parent class object. Csharp DataGridViewHow to Add a Row in DataGridView Using C#This article explains adding a row to DataGridView in C#. Csharp XmlHow to Read and Parse an XML File in C#This how-to article shows different methods to read and parse an XML file in C#. It introduces methods like XmlReader.Read(), XmlReader.IsStartElement() and ReadString() Csharp StringHow to Efficiently Remove All Whitespaces From a String in C#This how-to article shows different methods to efficiently remove all whitespaces from a string in C#. It introduces methods like Regex.Replace(), String.Replace() and Where method Csharp CharHow to Convert a Char to an Int in C#This how-to article shows different methods to convert a char to an int in C#. It introduces methods like GetNumericValue(), Difference with 0, Int32.Parse() and GetDecimalDigitValue() Csharp Byte ArrayHow to Convert Byte Array to String in C#This how-to article shows different methods to convert a byte array to a string in C#. It introduces methods like Encoding.GetString() and MemoryStream Csharp TextboxHow to Make a Textbox That Only Accepts Numbers in C#This how-to article shows different methods to make a textbox that only accepts numbers in C#. It introduces methods like Regex.IsMatch(), NumericUpDown() and KeyPressEventArgs class Csharp DecimalHow to Round a Decimal Value to 2 Decimal Places C#This how-to article shows different methods to round a decimal value to 2 decimal places in C#. It introduces methods like decimal.Round() and Math.Round() methods Csharp StringHow to Convert String to Datetime in C#This C# string to datetime how-to article shows different methods to convert a string to datetime in C#. It introduces methods like Convert.ToDateTime() method, DateTime.Parse() method and DateTime.ParseExact() method Csharp MethodHow to Sort a List by a Property in the Object in C#This article introduces how to sort a list by a property in the object in C#. It includes OrderBy method and delegate. Csharp MethodHow to Pass a Method as a Parameter in C# FunctionThis article introduces various ways of how to pass a method as a parameter in C#. Csharp IEnumerableHow to Convert an IEnumerable to a List in C#This article introduces various methods and scenarios for converting an IEnumerable to a List in C#. Csharp StringHow to Convert a String to Float in C#This article introduces how to convert a string to float in C#. It includes the Parse() method and ToDouble() method. Csharp StringHow to Convert a String to Boolean in C#This article introduces how to convert a string to boolean in C#. It includes ToBoolean() method and TryParse() method. Csharp ArrayHow to Sort an Array in Descending Order in C#This article introduces how to sort an array in descending order in C#. It includes Array.Sort() method, Array.Reverse() method and OrderByDescending() method. Csharp MemoryHow to Force Garbage Collection in C#We will delve into different methods to trigger garbage collection in C#, providing detailed examples and explanations for each approach. Csharp EncapsulationC# Private SetIn this article, we will look into the intricacies of C# private set, exploring its syntax, use cases, advantages, and potential pitfalls. Csharp OperatorModulo Operator in C#This tutorial introduces the modulo operator in C# to get the division remainder. Csharp SQLHow to Create SQL Database in C#In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an SQL database, as well as how to store and retrieve data from tables inside that database. Csharp ClassInterface vs Abstract Classes in C#This article teaches us the difference between interface and abstract classes.