Difference between Class and Structure





Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Class and Structure. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Class and Structure

S.No. Class Structure
1 Class is group of common objects that share common properties and relationships. Structure is a collection of different types of data type.
2 Class members are private by default. Structure members are public by default.
3 Classes are reference type i.e. they are stored on heap. Structure are value type i.e. they are stored on stack.
4 Class does require constructor. Structure does not require constructor.
5 Class can be inherited. Structure can not be inherited.
6 Class elements can be declared as protected. Structure elements can not be declared as protected.
7 Class is better choice for complex data structure. Structure should be used when you want to use a small data structure.
8 Classes are terminated i.e. GC does call finalize method for them. Structure are not terminated i.e. GC does not call finalize method for them.



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