Beginner's guide to c#

Introduction

C# (pronounced 'C-sharp') is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. It's a core component of the .NET framework.

Classes and Objects

Just like in many other object-oriented languages, classes and objects are at the heart of C#:

  public class Dog {
      public string name;
      public void Bark() {
          Console.WriteLine(name + " says woof!");
      }
  }

  Dog myDog = new Dog();
  myDog.name = "Buddy";
  myDog.Bark();
  

Variables and Data Types

C# offers a variety of built-in data types:

  int number = 5;
  double decimalNumber = 5.5;
  char character = 'A';
  string text = "Hello, World!";
  bool isTrue = false;
  

Conditional Statements

Make decisions in your code with if, else if, and else statements:

  int x = 10;

  if (x > 5) {
      Console.WriteLine("x is greater than 5");
  } else if (x == 5) {
      Console.WriteLine("x is equal to 5");
  } else {
      Console.WriteLine("x is less than 5");
  }
  

Loops

Execute code multiple times using loops like for and while:

  for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
      Console.WriteLine(i);
  }

  int j = 0;
  while (j < 5) {
      Console.WriteLine(j);
      j++;
  }
  

Methods

Methods allow you to encapsulate and reuse logic:

  public int Add(int a, int b) {
      return a + b;
  }

  int result = Add(2, 3);
  Console.WriteLine(result);  // Outputs 5
  

Conclusion

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to C#. With its robust libraries and extensive features, C# is a powerful tool for developers. Dive deeper and explore more to truly harness its potential!