C. Sharpe

C. Sharpe (often written as C# and pronounced "See Sharp") is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of its .NET initiative. It is designed to be a general-purpose language suitable for developing a wide range of applications that run on the .NET Framework, .NET Core (later unified as .NET), and Mono.

C# is influenced by other programming languages such as C++, Java, and Delphi, and aims to combine the high productivity of Visual Basic with the raw power of C++. Key features of C# include strong typing, automatic garbage collection, component-oriented programming, and support for modern programming paradigms like asynchronous programming and LINQ (Language Integrated Query).

Originally released in 2000, C# has evolved through numerous versions, each adding new features and improvements to the language. It is governed by an ECMA standard, ensuring interoperability and open implementation possibilities beyond Microsoft's own .NET implementations. The language is widely used for building Windows desktop applications, web applications and services (using ASP.NET), mobile applications (using Xamarin and .NET MAUI), game development (using Unity), cloud applications, and various other software solutions.

C# promotes code reusability and maintainability through features such as classes, inheritance, interfaces, and generics. It employs a common type system (CTS) that enables seamless integration with other .NET languages. Security is also a key consideration, with features designed to mitigate common software vulnerabilities.