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Asked: May 20, 20262026-05-20T00:37:23+00:00 2026-05-20T00:37:23+00:00

Possible Duplicates: interface and abstract class. Abstract classes vs Interfaces Can anyone tell me

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Can anyone tell me when one should use an abstract class and when one should use an interface with sample scenarios?

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    2026-05-20T00:37:24+00:00Added an answer on May 20, 2026 at 12:37 am

    If you’re defining behavior (like IEnumerable, since a List acts like an IEnumerable), then use an interface, but if you’re defining a kind of object (an IS-A) relationship, use an abstract class (like Stream — since a MemoryStream IS-A Stream).

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