Why doesn't C# support default args?

[Bob Rundle]

I've just created 4 contructors in C# with various combinations of
arguments. If I had been using C++ I would have needed only one because I
could have used default arguments. I find the lack of default arguments
exceedingly tedious.

What is the reason that C# does not support default arguments. Is it a
performance thing? A correctness thing?

Regards,
Bob Rundle

 

[John Timney \(Microsoft MVP\)]

A dirty approach commonly suggested is the use of a params object array, so
at least you only need a single constructor. Its bad practice though and
better to be avoided if possible...

Eric G explains why they left defaults out here .........

http://www.gotdotnet.com/Community/MessageBoard/Thread.aspx?id=228307


Regards

John Timney
Microsoft Regional Director
Microsoft MVP