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When we will use an Interface and Abstract class?

Posted By: rakesh On:11/29/2011 3:41:20 AM in:Articles Category:OOPS Hits:3775
In this ar6ticle we will learn When we will use an Interface and Abstract class

Use an abstract class

When creating a class library which will be widely distributed or reused—especially to clients, use an abstract class in preference to an interface; because, it simplifies versioning. This is the practice used by the Microsoft team which developed the Base Class Library. ( COM was designed around interfaces.)

Use an abstract class to define a common base class for a family of types.

Use an abstract class to provide default behavior.

Subclass only a base class in a hierarchy to which the class logically belongs.

Use an interface

When creating a standalone project which can be changed at will, use an interface in preference to an abstract class; because, it offers more design flexibility.

Use interfaces to introduce polymorphic behavior without subclassing and to model multiple inheritance—allowing a specific type to support numerous behaviors.

Use an interface to design a polymorphic hierarchy for value types.

Use an interface when an immutable contract is really intended.

A well-designed interface defines a very specific range of functionality. Split up interfaces that contain unrelated functionality.
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