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CodeRush Classic > Concepts > Code Analysis > Code Issues > Extern member cannot declare a body

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Extern member cannot declare a body

CodeRush Classic shows the Extern member cannot declare a body code issue if an extern member declares a body.

Fix

Remove the extern method body.

Purpose

Highlights the extern method declaration statements, which would cause the Cannot be extern and declare a body compilation error.

Example

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