C# CompareTo Method: Usage Guide

In C#, the CompareTo method is used to compare the order of the current instance with another object. It returns an integer that indicates the relationship between the current instance and the other object. Here is how it is used specifically:

int result = object1.CompareTo(object2);

object1 is the current instance and object2 is the other object to be compared. The integer result can have several possibilities.

1. If the current instance is less than object2, return a negative integer.
2. Return 0 if the current instance is equal to object2.
3. Return a positive integer if the current instance is greater than object2.

The CompareTo method is typically used for sorting objects, such as in classes that implement the IComparable interface. It is important to note that the objects being compared must be of the same type or be able to be converted to the same type.