The Programming Language C-Sharp (C#)

In the family of C programming languages, there is C, C++, and C#. C#, or C-Sharp, is the newest language of the three. This language is widely-used by software developers to create applications. It is a modern, general purpose, object-oriented programming language. Unlike C++, it’s not an extension of C. It’s more like a cousin to both languages, and is similar to Java.

What C# is Used For

C-Sharp is used to create Windows client applications, XML Web services (integrating applications), client-server applications, database applications, and more. For example, Windows programs use C#, and outside applications that can run on Windows also use C#. C-Sharp is a very  useful language to learn. It makes coding easier, because it is capable of garbage collection, type safety, simplified type declarations, and more. This makes solving application and software issues faster and easier. If you know C, C++, or Java, it is even easier to learn C-Sharp.

History of C-Sharp

C# began with the development of the .NET framework, which Microsoft uses. In 1999, Anders Hejlsberg began forming a team to write a new language called Cool — standing for “C-like Object Oriented Language”. Eventually this name was changed to C# in 2000. There was a bit of a fight between the Java and C-Sharp creators — with Java’s creator accusing C# of copying the language. Really, both languages are similar, but C# is closer to C++ in its design. Overtime, the languages have drifted apart. C#’s most recent update was in 2015, it’s the 6th version of the language.

So, if you want to create applications for Microsoft Windows, or be a programmer for the company, you should absolutely learn C#. If that isn’t the career for you, but just want some practice with object-oriented languages, there’s no harm in learning C-Sharp. Overall, this code is incredibly useful, and easier to learn than other object-oriented languages.