C# (C-Sharp) is a programming language developed by Microsoft (developed by Anders Hejlsberg) that runs on the .NET Framework. C# is used to develop web apps, desktop apps, mobile apps, games and much more.

C# is designed for Common Language Infrastructure (CLI), which consists of the executable code and runtime environment that allows use of various high-level languages on different computer platforms and architectures.

The following reasons make C# a widely used professional language −

It is a modern, general-purpose programming language.

It is object oriented.

It is component oriented.

It can be compiled on a variety of computer platforms.

Strong Programming Features of C#

Following is the list of few important features of C# −

Boolean Conditions

Automatic Garbage Collection

Standard Library

Assembly Versioning

Delegates and Events Management

LINQ and Lambda Expressions

Integration with Windows

Easy-to-use Generics

Summary

Although C# constructs closely follow traditional high-level languages,It has strong resemblance with Java. It has numerous strong programming features that make it endearing to a number of programmers worldwide. Click on next button for next tutorials.

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