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C# Introduction


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 from the C family, and the language is close to other popular languages like C++ and Java.

The first version was released in 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
  • And much, much more!

Why Use C#?

  • It is one of the most popular programming language in the world
  • It is easy to learn and simple to use
  • It has a huge community support
  • C# is an object oriented language which 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

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This tutorial will teach you the basics of C#.

It is not necessary to have any prior programming experience.

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