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C Sharp Anonymous Method
Learn about anonymous methods in C#, how to declare them using the delegate keyword, and when to use them instead of named methods.
What is an Anonymous Method?
An anonymous method is a block of code defined inline using the delegate keyword, without giving it a separate name, and assigned directly to a delegate.
Declaring an Anonymous Method
An anonymous method is written using the delegate keyword followed by a parameter list and a code block, in place of a normal method reference.
Anonymous Methods vs Lambda Expressions
Lambda expressions are a more concise, modern alternative to anonymous methods, but both achieve the same goal of defining inline, unnamed logic for a delegate.
When to Use Anonymous Methods
Anonymous methods are useful for short pieces of logic that are only needed in one place, avoiding the overhead of declaring a separate named method.
Conclusion: Anonymous methods let you write inline delegate logic without a separate named method, and understanding them makes it easier to follow both older C# code and the lambda expressions that evolved from them.