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Why shouldn't C#(or .NET) allow us to put a static/shared method inside an interface?
Why we cannot define static method inside interface?
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Why do you need this? Its' limitation of C# language. Use extension method if required. – petro.sidlovskyy Jan 20 '11 at 10:50
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Because an interface is a "contract" or an agreement between the consumer (caller) and the provider (callee). An interface describes what and how the calle will provide functionality. There is no need for static members provided by a third party. Static members cannot be overridden by a provider so they do not belong in an interface.
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