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What is the difference between a field and a property?

Junior C#
Quick Answer A field is a raw variable inside a class รขโ‚ฌโ€ just data storage, no logic. A property wraps it with get and set accessors where you add validation, lazy loading, or computed values. Properties are the public API for your data; fields should always stay private.

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Field: Stores data directly inside a class.

Property: Provides controlled access to data using getters and setters.

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