Sort an Array
There are many array methods available, for example Sort(), which sorts an array alphabetically or in an ascending order:
Example
csharp
// Sort a string
string[] cars = {"Volvo", "BMW", "Ford", "Mazda"};
Array.Sort(cars);
foreach (string i in cars)
{
Console.WriteLine(i);
}
csharp
// Sort an int
int[] myNumbers = {5, 1, 8, 9};
Array.Sort(myNumbers);
foreach (int i in myNumbers)
{
Console.WriteLine(i);
}
System. Linq Namespace
Other useful array methods, such as Min, Max, and Sum, can be found in the System. Linq namespace:
Example
csharp
using System;
using System.Linq;
namespace MyApplication
{
class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
int[] myNumbers = {5, 1, 8, 9};
Console.WriteLine(myNumbers.Max()); // returns the largest value
Console.WriteLine(myNumbers.Min()); // returns the smallest value
Console.WriteLine(myNumbers.Sum()); // returns the sum of elements
}
}
}
You will learn more about other namespaces in a later chapter.