Chapter 2. Introducing the C# Programming Language
Loaded with a basic understanding of the .NET platform and its philosophy, we’re ready to dive in to one of its core languages: C#. To set the scene, this chapter starts by looking at the evolution of the C# language throughout the first four releases of the .NET Framework. As we cover the four versions of the language, core language features and design themes will be highlighted.
Next, we take a look at the challenges that we’ll face in the near future. At the end of this chapter, you’ll understand the forces that have shaped the language covered in depth throughout the remainder of the book. In the next chapter, we ...
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