Programming Languages Documentation
Explore the rich set of programming languages supported by Microsoft's development platforms. Dive deep into syntax, features, and best practices.
C# (C Sharp)
C# is a modern, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language developed by Microsoft. It's widely used for building a variety of applications, from Windows desktop applications to web services and games.
Key Features
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Type Safety and Memory Management
- Asynchronous Programming (async/await)
- LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
- Generics
Getting Started
Learn the fundamentals of C# with our comprehensive guides.
// A simple C# "Hello, World!" program
using System;
public class HelloWorld
{
public static void Main(string[] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
}
}
Tip:
Explore the latest C# features in .NET 6 and beyond.
VB.NET (Visual Basic .NET)
Visual Basic .NET is another powerful, object-oriented language from Microsoft, known for its ease of use and rapid application development capabilities, especially in the Windows environment.
Key Features
- Simplified Syntax
- Strongly Typed
- Event-Driven Programming
- Compatibility with .NET Framework
Basic Example
' A simple VB.NET "Hello, World!" program
Module HelloWorld
Sub Main()
Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!")
End Sub
End Module
C++
C++ is a high-performance, general-purpose programming language that extends the C language with object-oriented features. It's ideal for systems programming, game development, and performance-critical applications.
Key Features
- Low-level Memory Manipulation
- Object-Oriented and Procedural Paradigms
- Performance and Control
- Standard Template Library (STL)
Core Concepts
// A simple C++ "Hello, World!" program
#include <iostream>
int main() {
std::cout << "Hello, World!" << std::endl;
return 0;
}
JavaScript
JavaScript is the scripting language of the web. It enables dynamic content, interactive elements, and client-side logic for web applications. It's also used extensively on the server-side with Node.js.
Web Development Essentials
- DOM Manipulation
- Event Handling
- Asynchronous Operations (AJAX, Promises, async/await)
- Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
Client-Side Scripting
// A simple JavaScript alert
alert("Hello, World!");
// Manipulating an HTML element
document.getElementById("myElement").innerHTML = "Hello from JavaScript!";
Caution:
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and consider modern JavaScript features like ES6+.
TypeScript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing. It compiles down to plain JavaScript, making it ideal for building large-scale, maintainable JavaScript applications.
Benefits of Typing
- Improved Code Readability
- Early Error Detection
- Enhanced Tooling and IntelliSense
- Scalability for Large Projects
Basic Example
// A simple TypeScript function with types
function greet(name: string): string {
return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}
console.log(greet("Developer"));
F# (F Sharp)
F# is a functional-first, multi-paradigm programming language that runs on .NET. It excels in areas like data analysis, scientific computing, and complex business logic.
Functional Programming Power
- Immutability
- First-Class Functions
- Pattern Matching
- Type Inference
Concise Code
// A simple F# function
let greet name =
sprintf "Hello, %s!" name
printfn "%s" (greet "World")