C# FAQ: What are the differences between CSharp and Java member initialization

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What are the differences between C# and Java member initialization?

In both the C# and Java languages, instance and static variables can be initialized when they are declared. Initialization of instance variables occurs prior to the constructor being called.

See also

• Does C# support static initialization blocks?
• C# for Java Developers