NullReferenceException: Plain C# objects

To resolve a NullReferenceException caused by plain C# objects make sure you've assigned a value, and either don't unassign it, or check that's the case.

1. Assign a value (choose one)

Serialize the field where appropriate.
Assign the reference using new. This can be done inline or in a method like Awake or Start.

2. Check for null, or ensure null is never assigned

Ensure nothing assigns `null` to the reference before you access it.

Or:

Check the reference isn't `null` before you access it (choose one)

Exit early if null:

if (example == null)
{
    // Exit early.
    return;
}
// Code that uses example.

Nest your code in a null check:
```
if (example != null)
{
    // Code that uses example.
}
```
Use a null conditional operator:
```
example?.Do(); // Example of null-conditional member access.
```

Unity, huh, how?

NullReferenceException: Plain C# objects#

1. Assign a value (choose one)#

2. Check for null, or ensure null is never assigned#

Ensure nothing assigns null to the reference before you access it.#

Check the reference isn't null before you access it (choose one)#

NullReferenceException: Plain C# objects

1. Assign a value (choose one)

2. Check for null, or ensure null is never assigned

Ensure nothing assigns `null` to the reference before you access it.

Check the reference isn't `null` before you access it (choose one)