What is C#?

C# is pronounced "C-Sharp".

It is an object-oriented programming language created by Microsoft that runs on the .NET Framework. C# has roots in the C family, and the language is close to other popular languages like C++ and Java.

The first version was released in the year 2002. The latest version, C# 8, was released in September 2019.

C# is used for:

• Mobile applications
• Desktop applications
• Web applications
• Web services
• Web sites
• Games
• VR
• Database applications

Why use C#?

• It is one of the most popular programming languages in the world
• It is easy to learn and simple to use
• It has a huge community support
• C# is an object-oriented language that gives a clear structure to programs and allows code to be reused, lowering development costs.
• As C# is close to C, C++, and Java, it makes it easy for programmers to switch to C# or vice versa