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C# 11 Generic Math (INumber<T>): Writing Universal Numeric Algorithms with Static Abstract Interface Members [StackOverflow Architecture Guide]

generic_math_geek
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1 months ago ยท Jul 15, 2026 4:35 AM
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How C# 11 static abstract members in interfaces enable universal numeric algorithms:

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public static T SumArray<T>(ReadOnlySpan<T> numbers) where T : INumber<T>
{
    T total = T.Zero;
    foreach (T n in numbers)
        total += n;
    return total;
}

// Works on int, float, double, decimal, Half, BigInteger, and custom types!
int sumInt = SumArray<int>([1, 2, 3, 4]);
double sumDouble = SumArray<double>([1.5, 2.5, 3.5]);

The JIT compiler monomorphizes generic math calls into native CPU assembly with zero boxing and zero interface dispatch overhead!

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1 months ago ยท Jul 15, 2026 7:18 AM
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Static abstract interface members (INumber<T>, IFloatingPoint<T>) solved a 20-year limitation in C# where generic operators like + and * were impossible.

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1 months ago ยท Jul 15, 2026 9:03 PM
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Clean, type-safe, and generates identical machine code to hand-written scalar arithmetic.