C# (pronounced “C-sharp”) is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of its .NET platform.

🔹 Key Points:

• Type: High-level, statically typed, multi-paradigm (supports OOP, functional, event-driven).
• Designed By: Microsoft, led by Anders Hejlsberg.
• Runs On: .NET Framework (Windows) or .NET Core/.NET 5+ (cross-platform).

🔹 What is C# used for?

C# is used to build a wide range of applications, including:

• Web apps (via ASP.NET)
• Desktop apps (Windows Forms, WPF)
• Mobile apps (via Xamarin or .NET MAUI)
• Games (via Unity)
• Cloud-based services (Azure)
• APIs & microservices

🔹 Features of C#:

• Strongly typed
• Garbage collection (automatic memory management)
• Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
• Asynchronous programming with async/await
• Properties, events, delegates
• Cross-platform development via .NET Core/.NET 6+