C# is an Object Oriented Programming Language created by Microsoft used with XML-based Web services on the .NET platform and also designed for improving productivity in the development of Web applications.

C# aims to combine the computing power of C++ with the programming ease of Visual Basic, C# is based on C++. And also contains features similar to those of Java.

C# is a type-safe, component-based, high-performance language that is considered for the Microsoft .NET framework.

C# is a powerful & flexible programming language. Like all programming languages, it can be used to generate a variety of applications.

Your potential with C# is limited only by your imagination. The language does not place constraints on what you can do. C# has already been used for projects as diverse as dynamic Sites, development tools, & even compilers.

C# and VB 2005 produce MSIL, and it is MSIL that runs on the .NET platform.

Namespaces are C# program elements designed to help you organize your programs. They also provide assistance in avoiding name clashes between sets of code. Implementing Namespaces in your own code is a nice habit because it is likely to save you from issues later when you need to reuse some of your code.