Functions and ReadOnly Properties

[VBobCat]

This is a theoretical question:
When designing custom classes, how should I choose between implementing a Function or a ReadOnly Property? Is there any practical consequence about this choice? What is the difference between them?
Thank you very much.

 

[JohnH]

Properties generally returns object state, and methods generally computes a result.
Choosing Between Properties and Methods

 

[jmcilhinney]

You should definitely follow the link provided by JohnH but I will say that the first thing to consider is that properties are supposed to represent data while methods are supposed to represent behaviour. If you can determine whether your member represents data or behaviour then you know which it should be. If it falls in a grey area between the two then you have to think a little harder but I would that, if in doubt, use a method.

 

[Herman]

For whatever reason I see a lot of C# programmers doing everything in properties, I never understood why...