displayName
C#
paradigms
- object-oriented
- functional
- imperative
description
C# is a statically-typed, multi-paradigm language developed by Microsoft
as part of the .NET platform. It combines object-oriented programming
with functional features (LINQ, pattern matching, records, and tuples)
and strong async/await support via the Task Parallel Library.
C# is the dominant language for .NET web development (ASP.NET Core),
game development (Unity), enterprise desktop apps (WPF, WinUI), and
cross-platform mobile (MAUI/Xamarin). Modern C# (9–13) adds top-level
statements, init-only properties, required members, and primary
constructors. The NuGet ecosystem and Visual Studio / Rider IDEs
provide rich tooling. Interoperates with F# and VB.NET on the CLR.