This section provides a brief overview, definition, background and uses of the C# programming language.

In This Chapter:

What is C# language?

Introduction to the definition and history of C#

What is the Microsoft .NET Framework?

Brief overview of the microsoft .NET framework and its relationship to the C# programming language

The concept of assembly

Brief overview of what an assembly is

Some other advantages of using the .NET Framework

Advantages. uses and functions of the .NET framework in realtion to C#