Relationship of C# to . NET

C # is a programming language is relatively new and significant in two respects:

• It is specifically designed and aimed for use with Microsoft 's. NET Framework (a feature – rich  platform for the development, implementation and execution of distributed applications).
• It is a language based on the modern object - the methodology of object-oriented design, and in the design of  , Microsoft learned from the experience of all other similar languages that have  from around the object - oriented principles rose to fame 20 years ago.

One important thing that is clear is that C # is a language in itself. Though it is designed to generate code that targets the. NET, is not itself part of. NET. Some features are supported by. NET, but not for C #, and you may be surprised to learn that some features of C # language are not supported. NET (for example, some cases of operator overloading)! However, because the C # language is designed for use with. NET, it is important for you to have a
Understanding this framework, if you develop applications in C # effectively. Therefore, this chapter takes some time to look beneath the surface. NET.