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System.Collections.ObjectModel Namespace

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The System.Collections.ObjectModel namespace contains classes that can be used as collections in the object model of a reusable library. Use these classes when properties or methods return collections.

Classes

  Class Description
Public class Collection<T> Provides the base class for a generic collection.
Public class KeyedCollection<TKey, TItem> Provides the abstract base class for a collection whose keys are embedded in the values.
Public class ObservableCollection<T> Represents a dynamic data collection that provides notifications when items get added, removed, or when the entire list is refreshed.
Public class ReadOnlyCollection<T> Provides the base class for a generic read-only collection.
Public class ReadOnlyObservableCollection<T> Represents a read-only ObservableCollection<T>.