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C# Intermediate C# Polymorphism Virtual Properties

Posted by R S
R S
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Why does the StepSize property need a getter?

Why does the StepSize property need a getter? If we are initializing the value can't it just read like a regular property. If we don't want it to be overwritten wouldn't it make sense to make it a constant or readonly? Why are we accomplishing with it having a getter?