What is the default access specifier in c#

[chandubaba]

Hello,
what is the default access specifier in c#. In college everyone says its private, but in the textbook its written "When you do not specify any data member as public, protected or private the default access specifier for a class is internal."

And in one forum I read that default access specifier for class is internal but for class members is private. But again in the same forum someone says everything is private. Which is correct?

 

[GMontag]

Things declared outside of a class or struct will default to internal. Things declared inside of a class or struct will default to private.

 

[chan_lemo]

C# Access Specifiers in detail

http://csharp.net-informations.com/language/csharp-access-specifiers.htm

chan.

 

[thekarun]

refer to this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ba0a1yw2(VS.80).aspx

Top-level types, which are not nested into other types, can only have internal or public accessibility. The default accessibility for these types is internal.

 

[LudusRex]

The default access specifier in C# depends on the context in which it is used. For classes, the default access specifier is internal, which means that the class can be accessed by any code within the same assembly. However, for class members, the default access specifier is private, which means that they can only be accessed within the class itself.

It is important to note that the default access specifier can be changed by explicitly specifying it in the code. Therefore, it is always recommended to explicitly declare the access specifier for clarity and to avoid any confusion.

In the context of college, it is common for instructors to teach that the default access specifier for classes is private, as it simplifies the concept for beginner students. However, in reality, the default access specifier for classes is internal. It is important to refer to official documentation and reliable sources for accurate information.

In conclusion, the default access specifier in C# is internal for classes and private for class members. It is important to understand and use the correct access specifiers in order to properly control the accessibility of code in your program.