C# Guide - .NET managed language - C# | Microsoft Learn

C# is a modern object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft providing type safety generics and async/await features for building robust applications. The language runs on the .NET platform providing access to extensive libraries for desktop web mobile and game development. C# powers the Unity game engine making it the most popular language for game development alongside Windows application development. Developers use C# for Windows applications games through Unity and cross-platform development through .NET Core.