How to return anonymous array?

Question

What are the syntax rules for creating an anonymous array?

i.e.

int[] function()
{
   int element1 = 1;
   int element2 = 2;
   return //array with element1 and element2
{

And what other uses does it have?

If you need syntax and general information, try Google. First result for "C# Anonymous Array": http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb384090.aspx — tnw, Jan 20 '14 at 16:51
I'm not asking for implicitly typed arrays. Anonymous arrays don't bound itself to identities. — RedAces, Jan 20 '14 at 16:54

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

9

return new int[] { element1, element2 };

And what other uses does it have?

I'm not sure what you mean here I'm afraid.

answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

TypeIA

3

You may not even need to specify int, since it can be inferred from the elements. – Magus Jan 20 '14 at 17:12

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

3

return new int[] {element1, element2};

Inline declaration.

answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

Jakob Bowyer

score -2 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

-2

You can't return anonymous type and int[] is not anonymous

answered Jan 20 '14 at 16:51

AD.Net

2

OP wants an "anonymous array", not an "anonymous type". It's shaky terminology but this interpretation is too literal, I think. – Jan 20 '14 at 16:54

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