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c#javaradixderived

Base class vs Utility class

Which of the two should be preferred?

There are some methods which are called by class A, B and C.

Should those methods be encapsulated in a class D (base of A, B and C) ?

OR

Should those methods be encapsulated in a class U and other classes creats it's object to use the methods as required.

On what basis decision should be taken?

Thanks.

Solution

  • You should make a static utility class.

    Only use inheritance if it's actually meaningful—if A, B, and C actually are a D.