Default value for public properties

Question

I have a public property in some class. I want a default value -1 for this property without an private variable like _MyField(because too many properties in this class, i won\'t

Answer 1

You basically have two options - you can set the property in the constructor of the object, or use a private field.

Personally, I feel the constructor is the best option, as it's clear to people reading your code what your intentions are for a fresh instance of your class.

[DefaultValue] is an attribute meant for use with visual designer functionality, and has no effect on your class logic.

Answer 2

Just set a this.MyAttr = -1 assignment in the object's constructor.