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Could you list the main types of classes in object-oriented programming?

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In object-oriented programming (OOP), the main types of classes can be distinguished as follows:

  • Regular classes — describe objects with state (fields) and behavior (methods).
  • Abstract classes — classes that cannot be instantiated directly, used to define a common interface and basic behavior for subclasses.
  • Interfaces — define a set of methods without implementation that must be implemented by classes.
  • Static classes — contain only static members and cannot be instantiated.
  • Sealed classes — classes that cannot be inherited.
  • Nested classes — classes declared within other classes, which can be static or non-static.

In C#, these types help organize code and manage inheritance and polymorphism.