C# 4.0 Introduction

C# 4.0 Introduction

C#, pronounced c sharp, is a programming language that can be used to give instructions to a computer. The instructions can be written from a text editor such as Notepad. Another way is to use a programming environment that is equipped with many tools that make it easy to work on projects, to create the necessary files, and to distribute a completed application. Many programming environments are available.

Probably the most popular programming environment you can use to write C# instructions is Microsoft Visual Studio. This is commercial application available for purchase from Microsoft. If your primary goal is to learn the C# language, Microsoft provides a free programming studio you can use: Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express.

To follow our lessons, you can use Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 or Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express. The last two are free. To get Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express, get to the Microsoft web site and click the Visual Studio Express link.