Value Types

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Th lesson introduces the .NET type system split between value and reference types, explains why the heap exists for long-lived data that outlives a single method call, and enumerates all value types including numerics, enums, structs, and the performance-friendly ValueTuple.

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Value Types

Value Types (part 2)

Value Types (part 3)

Reference Types

Reference Types (part 2)

Reference Types (part 3)

Notes On Nullable Types

Boxing And Unboxing

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Code

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Intermediate Language

Demo: Eliminate Boxing And Unboxing

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