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C#

C# is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft that is primarily used for building Windows applications and web applications. It uses a syntax similar to C++ and Java and runs in the .NET framework, providing automatic memory management, type safety, support for object-oriented programming principles, and querying capabilities through LINQ. C# is a strongly typed, managed language that supports asynchronous programming, exception handling, and cross-platform development.

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C#

C# is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft that is primarily used for building Windows applications and web applications. It uses a syntax similar to C++ and Java and runs in the .NET framework, providing automatic memory management, type safety, support for object-oriented programming principles, and querying capabilities through LINQ. C# is a strongly typed, managed language that supports asynchronous programming, exception handling, and cross-platform development.

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​ C#: Developed by Microsoft, C# (pronounced "C sharp") is a modern,

object-oriented programming language.


​ Purpose: It is designed for building Windows applications, web applications, and
other software components.
​ Syntax: C# syntax is similar to C++ and Java, making it familiar to developers
from those languages.
​ Platform: C# is primarily used in the .NET framework, providing a consistent
programming model for building Windows applications.
​ Managed Code: C# is a managed language, meaning it runs in a Common
Language Runtime (CLR) environment, which provides memory management and
other services.
​ Strongly Typed: C# is strongly typed, requiring explicit type declarations for
variables, enhancing type safety.
​ Object-Oriented: C# supports the principles of object-oriented programming,
including classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.
​ Garbage Collection: Automatic memory management through garbage collection
is a key feature, simplifying memory handling.
​ LINQ: Language Integrated Query (LINQ) allows querying data from various
sources using a SQL-like syntax.
​ Events and Delegates: C# supports events and delegates, facilitating event-driven
programming.
​ Asynchronous Programming: C# includes keywords for asynchronous
programming, improving responsiveness in applications.
​ Properties and Indexers: C# provides properties and indexers to encapsulate
data and access it in a controlled manner.
​ Exception Handling: Robust exception handling mechanisms help manage errors
and unexpected situations.
​ Nullable Types: C# supports nullable value types, allowing variables to be
assigned null.
​ Attributes: Developers can use attributes to add metadata and behavior to
program entities.
​ Security: C# supports code access security and role-based security for building
secure applications.
​ Dynamic Typing: Introduced with C# 4.0, the dynamic type allows more flexibility
at runtime.
​ Interoperability: C# supports interoperability with other languages, such as C and
C++, through Platform Invocation Services (P/Invoke).
​ Parallel Programming: C# provides support for parallel programming through the
Task Parallel Library (TPL).
​ XML Documentation: Developers can create XML documentation comments to
generate documentation for their code.
​ Language Integrated Support for Query Expressions: C# includes support for
expressive query syntax.
​ Versioning: C# evolves with new features in each version, with regular updates
and improvements.
​ Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Visual Studio is the preferred IDE for
C# development, offering a rich set of tools.
​ Cross-Platform Development: With .NET Core and later versions, C# supports
cross-platform development, extending its reach beyond Windows.
​ Community and Ecosystem: C# has a vibrant community, extensive libraries, and
a broad ecosystem, contributing to its popularity and continuous growth.
​

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