C# - Tutorial

 

1. C# 1.0 and .NET Framework 1.0 (2002)

  • Object-Oriented Programming: Introduction to C# syntax, types, and class-based object-oriented programming.
  • Namespaces: Organizing code using namespaces.
  • Basic Types: Primitive types (int, float, string, etc.).
  • Control Flow Statements: if, switch, for, foreach, while, and do-while.
  • Exception Handling: try-catch-finally blocks.
  • Methods and Properties: Defining and using methods, properties, and constructors.
  • Events and Delegates: Defining and subscribing to events, and using delegates for callback methods.
  • Inheritance and Polymorphism: Fundamental OOP concepts like inheritance, virtual methods, and method overriding.

2. C# 2.0 and .NET Framework 2.0 (2005)

  • Generics: Type-safe data structures and methods.
  • Anonymous Methods: Defining inline methods (precursor to lambda expressions).
  • Partial Classes: Splitting a class definition across multiple files.
  • Nullable Types: Handling null values with value types.
  • Iterators and yield keyword: Simplifying enumerations.

3. C# 3.0 and .NET Framework 3.5 (2007)

  • LINQ (Language Integrated Query): Querying data from different data sources (in-memory collections, databases, XML, etc.).
  • Lambda Expressions: Inline expressions for writing cleaner code, particularly in LINQ queries.
  • Expression Trees: Representing code in a tree-like data structure.
  • Extension Methods: Adding methods to existing types without inheritance.
  • Anonymous Types: Creating objects without explicitly defining a class.
  • Automatic Properties: Shortening property declarations.
  • Object and Collection Initializers: Initializing objects and collections in a single expression.
  • Query Expressions: SQL-like syntax for LINQ queries.

4. C# 4.0 and .NET Framework 4.0 (2010)

  • Dynamic Types: Introducing dynamic typing with the dynamic keyword.
  • Named and Optional Parameters: Calling methods with parameters specified by name or omitted when optional.
  • Covariance and Contravariance: Variance support for generic interfaces and delegates.
  • Embedded Interop Types: Simplifying interop with COM components.
  • Task Parallel Library (TPL): Easier multithreading and parallelism.

5. C# 5.0 and .NET Framework 4.5 (2012)

  • Asynchronous Programming: async and await keywords for easier asynchronous code.
  • Caller Information Attributes: Getting information about the caller of a method (like file path, line number).
  • Improved Exception Handling: Async exception handling.

6. C# 6.0 and .NET Framework 4.6 (2015)

  • Expression-Bodied Members: Defining single-line methods and properties.
  • Null-Conditional Operators: Simplifying null checks with ?. and ??.
  • String Interpolation: Embedding expressions directly within string literals with $"{}".
  • Auto-Property Initializers: Initializing properties with default values.
  • nameof operator: Getting the name of a variable, property, or method as a string.
  • Exception Filters: Filtering exceptions in catch blocks.

7. C# 7.0 and .NET Core 1.0/.NET Framework 4.7 (2017)

  • Tuples and Deconstruction: Returning multiple values and unpacking tuples easily.
  • Pattern Matching: Matching types and values in switch statements and expressions.
  • Local Functions: Defining functions inside methods.
  • Out Variables: Declaring out variables inline.
  • Ref Locals and Returns: Returning references from methods.
  • Expression-Bodied Constructors and Destructors: Using expression-bodied syntax in more places.

8. C# 7.1 - 7.3 Updates (2017-2018)

  • Async Main: Supporting asynchronous entry points.
  • Default Literals: Simplifying default value expressions.
  • In Parameters: Passing parameters by reference without allowing modification.
  • Ref Structs and ReadOnly Structs: Enhancements for value type safety and efficiency.

9. C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0/.NET Framework 4.8 (2019)

  • Nullable Reference Types: Introducing nullable annotations to reduce null reference exceptions.
  • Async Streams: Asynchronous iteration over data sources with IAsyncEnumerable.
  • Ranges and Indices: Slicing arrays and other collections with range syntax (e.g., ^1, 1..3).
  • Default Interface Methods: Adding default method implementations to interfaces.
  • Switch Expressions: A more concise switch syntax.
  • Pattern Matching Enhancements: Extending pattern matching to more types and scenarios.
  • Static Local Functions: Local functions that can be declared as static.

10. C# 9.0 and .NET 5.0 (2020)

  • Record Types: Immutable types with value-based equality.
  • Init-Only Properties: Making properties writable only during object initialization.
  • Top-Level Programs: Simplified program entry point syntax.
  • With Expressions: Creating copies of objects with modifications.
  • Enhanced Pattern Matching: Additional patterns like relational patterns and logical patterns.
  • Covariant Returns: Overriding methods with more specific return types.

11. C# 10.0 and .NET 6.0 (2021)

  • Global Usings: Declaring common usings globally for the entire project.
  • File-Scoped Namespaces: Simplified namespace declaration for single-file programs.
  • Record Structs: Value-type records.
  • Lambda Improvements: Lambdas can be used in more places, including return types.
  • Interpolated String Handlers: Optimized string interpolation for performance.
  • Enhanced Async/Parallel Programming: Improved task-based APIs and async performance.

12. C# 11.0 and .NET 7.0 (2022)

  • Required Properties: Defining properties that must be initialized during object creation.
  • Generic Math Support: Math methods extended to work with generics.
  • Static Abstract Members in Interfaces: Allowing static members in interfaces for generic scenarios.
  • UTF-8 String Literals: Supporting u8 suffix for UTF-8 string literals.

13. C# 12.0 and .NET 8.0 (2023)

  • Primary Constructors for Classes: A shorthand for declaring constructors alongside class declarations.
  • Collection Literals: More flexible syntax for initializing collections.
  • Readonly Members for Records: Ensuring immutability at a member level for record types.
  • Default Interface Methods Enhancements: Expanded default interface method capabilities.

14. C# 13.0 and .NET 9.0 (Expected 2024)

  • Better Async Programming Features: Enhancements to async programming to make it more intuitive and performant.
  • Improvements in Pattern Matching: Expanding pattern matching capabilities with further syntax enhancements.
  • Increased Performance and Efficiency: Continued focus on performance with better support for high-performance applications.

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