The Microsoft platform language.
WHAT IT IS
A statically typed, object-oriented, multi-paradigm language, running on a managed runtime.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES IT
A comprehensive language with features added steadily Strong tooling Integrated query facilities for working with collections and data Asynchronous programming built into the language
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Business applications Web backends Desktop applications Game development, through a major engine Cloud services
WHAT CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY
The platform became cross-platform and open source, running on Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
WHY THAT MATTERS
It is no longer confined to Windows hosting.
WHAT MODERN VERSIONS ADDED
Nullable reference types, making absence explicit Records Pattern matching Simplified program structure
WHAT NULLABLE REFERENCE TYPES ADDRESS
The commonest runtime error, as in other languages that added this.
WHAT ITS ASYNCHRONOUS MODEL PROVIDES
Sequential-looking code for asynchronous work, which influenced other languages.
WHO IT SUITS
Organisations on the Microsoft platform, and teams wanting a comprehensive modern language.
