C# (pronounced “C-sharp”) is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of the .NET ecosystem. It’s widely used for building desktop applications, web services, cloud APIs, games (via Unity), and enterprise software. - Type-safe and object-oriented: Supports classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces. - Component-based: Ideal for modular development using assemblies and namespaces. - Versatile: Used for Windows apps, web APIs, mobile apps (Xamarin), and game development. - Integrated with .NET: Offers access to a rich standard library and runtime features. - Modern features: Includes LINQ, async/await, pattern matching, records, and more.