C# is a component-oriented programming language that builds on the .NET framework. It has a familiar C-like syntax that is easy for developers familiar with C, C++, Java, and Visual Basic to adopt. C# is fully object-oriented and optimized for building .NET applications. Everything in C# belongs to a class, with basic data types including integers, floats, booleans, characters, and strings. C# supports common programming constructs like variables, conditional statements, loops, methods, and classes. C# can be easily combined with ASP.NET for building web applications in a powerful, fast, and high-level way.