C#

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

C# was developed by Anders Hejlsberg, a Danish software engineer who had previously worked on Turbo Pascal and Delphi. 

The language was created as part of the .NET framework.

The primary goal was to create a language that was simple, modern, and object-oriented, with a syntax that was easy to read and write, similar to C++ and Java.

C# was first announced to the public in June 2000, along with the first version of the .NET Framework.

In December 2001, C# was approved as an international standard by the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA). 

In 2003, it was ratified as an ISO standard.

With the introduction of .NET Core, a cross-platform version of .NET, C# development gained more flexibility. .NET 5 unified .NET Framework and .NET Core into a single platform.

C# and the .NET runtime were open-sourced in 2014, allowing a broader community to contribute to its development.

C# has a rich and extensive standard library, providing access to numerous APIs and functionality for things like file I/O, networking, data structures, and more.

The language has strong typing, meaning variables must be declared with a specific data type. 

This helps catch errors at compile-time.

C# supports modern programming concepts like LINQ, async/await, lambda expressions, and more, making it a powerful and expressive language.

It integrates seamlessly with the .NET ecosystem, allowing C# code to utilize other .NET libraries and frameworks like ASP.NET, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and Xamarin for mobile development.

C# code compiles to an intermediate language that runs on the Common Language Runtime (CLR), providing cross-platform capabilities, performance, and security features.

C# has become one of the most popular programming languages, especially for enterprise applications, games (using Unity), and cross-platform applications (using Xamarin).

Supported by a rich ecosystem, including Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, comprehensive libraries, and a vibrant community.

C# continues to evolve, with regular updates that introduce new features and improvements, ensuring it remains a powerful and versatile language for developers.

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