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What is the difference between `Parse()` and `TryParse()` methods?
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Parse():
- Throws exception if conversion fails
- Returns converted value directly
- Use when certain input is valid
TryParse():
- Returns boolean indicating success/failure
- Uses
out parameter for converted value
- Use when input validity is uncertain
// Parse - throws exception on failure
try
{
int value1 = int.Parse("123");
int value2 = int.Parse("abc"); // Throws FormatException
}
catch (FormatException ex) { }
// TryParse - safe conversion
if (int.TryParse("123", out int value3))
{
// Conversion successful
}
else
{
// Conversion failed, value3 is 0
}
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