C# is a contemporary, object-oriented, and versatile programming language, commonly pronounced as “C sharp.” It was created by a team led by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft as part of the .NET initiative and subsequently gained approval from both the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) and the International Standards Organization (ISO).

Due to its syntactical similarity with other popular programming languages, C# is known for its ease of coding and learning. Developers have the flexibility to write C# programs in various text editors such as Notepad++, gedit, or any compatible compiler of their choice.