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What is a partial class?

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Quick Answer A partial class splits one class definition across multiple files รขโ‚ฌโ€ the compiler merges them. Used heavily with auto-generated code like Visual Studio designer files so your handwritten logic stays separate from the generated portion.

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A partial class allows a class definition to be split across multiple files.

Commonly used in large projects and generated code.

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