Can I inherit from Collections.Generics.List in VB.NET 2.0?

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

RJ - 24 Jan 2007 02:45 GMT

If so, how is this done? I can't seem to get the generic parameter syntax.

Reply to this Message

Henning Krause [MVP - Exchange] - 24 Jan 2007 07:52 GMT

Hello Rj,

List<T> is not inteded for inheritance, as it is optimized for speed (and
thus has not virtual methods).

Use the System.Collections.ObjectModel.Collection<T> instead.

Best regards,
Henning Krause

> If so, how is this done? I can't seem to get the generic parameter
> syntax.

Reply to this Message

Free Magazines

Get these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...