Partial Class (Java and Delphi Cross Reference Guide)

A partial class, or partial type, is a class that can be split into two or more source code files and/or two or more locations within the same source file. Each partial class is known as a class part or just a part. Logically, partial classes do not make any difference to the compiler. The compiler puts the class together at compile time and treats the final class or type as a single entity exactly the same as if all the source code was in a single location.

Languages Focus

For languages that have implemented partial classes, you need to know usage details and restrictions. Can you split a class into two or more files? Can you split a class within a source code file into two or more locations? What are the details of inheritance? Does it apply to interfaces as well?

Java:  "Partial Classes" Not Supported	Delphi:  "Partial Classes" Not Supported As of Delphi 2009, partial classes are not supported. The main reason given in the thread below was that the Delphi compiler is a single pass compiler. Here is a link to a discussion thread on the subject: Delphi language (partial classes)