This topic provides guidelines for using class members in class libraries.

In This Section

Property Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using properties in class libraries.

Event Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using events in class libraries.

Method Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using and overloading methods in class libraries.

Constructor Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using constructors in class libraries.

Field Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using fields in class libraries.

Parameter Usage Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when using parameters in class libraries.

Related Sections

Property Naming Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when naming properties.

Event Naming Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when naming events.

Method Naming Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when naming methods.

Static Field Naming Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when naming static fields.

Parameter Naming Guidelines

Describes the guidelines to follow when naming parameters.

Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers

Provides naming and usage guidelines for types in the .NET Framework as well as guidelines for implementing common design patterns.