ASP.NET by Example

Appendix D. C# Language Reference

C# is a new type-safe, object-oriented language introduced by Microsoft that aspires to combine the rapid development features of Microsoft Visual Basic with the performance and power of C++. Because C# was derived from C and C++ and because of some similarities to Sun's Java language, developers with experience in any of these languages should find the C# syntax and concepts familiar.

Unlike Java, C# does not offer its own class library. Instead, it enables access to the Microsoft .NET platform, which provides a common runtime engine and class library. This appendix covers the fundamental aspects of this new language.