Code & architecture

C#

Also called: C Sharp

The short version

C# is a programming language used for services, desktop software, and games, commonly with the .NET platform.

A language often paired with .NET

A team might use C# to build a website’s backend, a desktop application, or a game. C# programs commonly use .NET, which provides tools and libraries for building and running them.

The name can be confusing. C# shares some syntax with C and C++, but it is a separate language, not a newer version of either. A project described as “written in C” should not be assumed to use C#.