A Brief Introduction to C# Programming

After the development of the .NET framework, Microsoft needed a programming language which was sharper and more object-oriented than any existing language. Their searches lead to the development of a general-purpose language which shared its basic with both C and Java, the C# or the C sharp language. The Microsoft team led by Anders Hejlsberg developed C# under the .NET initiative, and the European Computer Manufacturers Association along with International Standard Organization approved it.

In this post, we will look at C# and learn about its basic programming structure. Have a look:

What is C# and How Its different from C?

C# or the C sharp is a high-level, object-oriented language used for developing webs applications and desktop applications. The language originated under the Microsoft .Net initiative and is widely accepted for simplifying complex computing operations. According to Akram Artoul and his team, this language resides amongst the top Common Language Infrastructure and is a preferable choice for building a diverse type of application like distributed applications, hardware-level applications, GUI based application, database program an more.

The C# language is different from other forms of C because it combines qualities of more than one language. It is mainly a hybrid of C and C++ with compatibility for Java. The c language is a choice for hardware apps, system program, chip designs or embedded devices, and C# is more suited for web app development.

Talking of the working cycles, C supports 32 keywords, while C# has 87 keywords. Moreover, C is structure language with only one integral type, and top-down execution flow, whereas C#, is object-oriented with support for dual-integral and bottom-up program execution structure.

The most significant difference between C# and other forms of C is that you can manage C# with a .NET program, but C is unmanageable.

What is .NET?

.NET is a software framework which is created and managed by Microsoft. It is a cross-platform and open source developer for building applications. This program helps to set up a virtual machine which helps in compiling and execution of programs in different languages.

Akram Artoul, CEO of SiteSonic revels that the .NET framework support as much as 60 different languages and you can use it for creating both form-based and web-based applications. The developers prefer this program as it grants them seamless interoperable and Web-enabled interface for creating and managing applications.

The Basic of C# Programming

Now, that you are familiar with the advantages of C# and .Net, let’s get down with programming parts.

The following are fundamental syntax and commands that you will be using for writing the codes in C#.

Keywords

There are some words and alphabets that the C# reserves as a predefined function. These words are called the keywords. They help define functions like condition (if/else), and users cannot change their tasks.

However, Akram Artoul revealed a way by which you can use keywords as identifiers. He said that you could do it by adding “@” as a prefix to the word.

Identifiers

An identifier is a name used to identify a variable, function class, or any other user-defined item. In C#, the identifiers always start with an alphabet. You can add letters, digits, underscore, but they all will come after the alphabet.

Comments

Akram Artoul says that as to make the code more readable and understandable, it is crucial to explain the different section of the program.

You can do it by writing quoted text after the function you want to explain. This quoted text is known as comments.

The following are the two types of comments you can use in C#.

· Single-Line Comment

The single line comment starts with a // and is preferable for situations when you want to explain only one particular function of the code.

· Multi-Point Comments

If you intend to write more than one line for explaining something, you have to go for a multi-line comment. For doing it, you have to begin your code with a ‘/*’ at the beginning and a ‘*/’ at the end of the text.

Writing A Basic Program In C#

By now, you are well aware of all the essential functions, uses, and other aspects of C# programming. The only thing left is to study the structure of a C# program. So, this section will focus on this part of the basic C# programming.

Here’s a basic Hello world program in C# that can you can consider for understanding the C# code structure.

Using System;

Namespace HelloWorld

{Class Hello

{static Void Main()

{Console.WriteLine(“Hello World”);

Console.WriteLine(“press any key to exit”);

Console.ReadKey();

}

}

}

· Starting from the top, the first command you will see is ‘using System.’ You write this command at the top of almost every program to define the input/output services provided by your program’s run-time library.

· After defining the input/output, the next thing you have to do is to provide a way to differentiate one name from the other set of names. You do it by creating a separate namespace using the ‘Namespace’ command along with your preferred name (Hello World in this case).

· C# is an object-oriented language, so the next part of the program is to create a class. You do it by writing ‘class’ along with a suitable name for the class (Hello in this case).

· Once you have defines everything, you begin with the main section. You declare the function by using the ‘Main’ command and setting its type. The common types of main you use are:

i. Void: You use this command when the end-result can return void.

ii. String: You use this command when the program can return as an argument

iii. Int: If your output will be returning in integer form, you will be using the ‘Int’ command

· The next line of command is the ‘Console.WriteLine and Read Key’ commands. The ‘WriteLine’ command helps display your required text or data on the program screen while the ‘ReadKey’ is for receiving user input.

The Final Words

C# is Microsoft’s most innovative way of simplifying the programming and web application developing. Akram Artoul and his team at Site sonic say that it is the best language for getting into the programming world. They can help you with writing analyzing and all the other aspect related to C# codes.

So, contact SiteSonic to get full support and resources to get started with the amazing programming language. They can also help you with frameworks, security, and other things that you will need to develop websites and applications.