Full Name:
c#

Short Name:
c#

Type of Entity:
C#

Abstract:
Microsoft Visual C# 2005, pronounced C sharp, is a programming language designed for building a wide range of applications that run on the .NET Framework. C# is simple, powerful, type-safe, and object-oriented. With its many innovations, C# enables rapid application development while retaining the expressiveness and elegance of C-style languages.

MSDN Source URL:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/kx37x362.aspx