C# Programming Lesson 1

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What is the primary function of the Common Language Runtime (CLR)?

To provide a graphical user interface for applications.
To compile code written in unmanaged languages.
To execute and manage the lifecycle of executable code in .NET. (correct)
To serve as a repository for storing application data.

Which of the following best describes the term 'managed code'?

Code that runs outside of the CLR's management.
Code that is compiled to native machine instructions.
Code written specifically for the Windows operating system.
Code that targets the Common Language Runtime. (correct)

What are the primary namespaces under which most methods in the .NET class library are categorized?

Application.* and Service.*
System.* and Microsoft.* (correct)
Java.* and Python.*
Core.* and Framework.*

Which .NET technology is specifically used for developing web-based applications?

ASP.NET (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications can be developed using WinForms in the .NET framework?

Forms-based applications for end user machines. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies is used to interact with databases in .NET applications?

ADO.NET (D) Signup and view all the answers

What principle does the .NET framework support in terms of compatibility?

Backward compatibility. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding the Common Language Runtime (CLR)?

CLR is not responsible for memory management. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are literal keywords primarily associated with in C#?

Current instance or value of an object (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes contextual keywords in C#?

They are only keywords in certain contexts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Visual Studio differentiate between regular and contextual keywords?

Contextual keywords are not colored blue when used as identifiers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to use a reserved keyword as an identifier in C#?

By prefixing the keyword with '@' (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of keywords are specifically used within LINQ queries in C#?

Query keywords (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications can be developed with C#?

Window-based, web-based, or console applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of comment in C#?

HTML comment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What category of data types includes integers and floats in C#?

Value types (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options best describes memory management in the .NET framework?

Memory management is handled by the runtime. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be done when declaring a variable in C#?

Specify the variable's type (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which framework allows for mobile application development using C#?

Xamarin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary feature of C# as a programming language?

It is a simple and powerful object-oriented programming language. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data types is classified as a reference type in C#?

Array (C) Signup and view all the answers

To indicate a decimal value in C#, which suffix should be used?

m (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following applications can be developed using C#?

Web, console, and Windows applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was C# first introduced?

2002 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the .NET framework?

To provide a development platform for building Windows applications. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the .NET framework is true?

It can create both form-based and web-based applications. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does C# have in relation to other programming languages?

It compiles to a common byte code (MSIL). (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages are supported by the .NET framework?

C# and Visual Basic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the best features that C# adopted from Java and C++?

Object-oriented programming and easy syntax (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of integer type numbers in C#?

They are whole numbers without decimal points. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which C# keyword category is used to define the accessibility of classes and their members?

Access Modifiers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during an implicit conversion in C#?

Data types are automatically converted. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct description of floating-point type numbers in C#?

They are numbers with one or more decimal points. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are keywords in C#?

Reserved words with special meaning for the compiler. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of keywords are used to control the flow of a program in C#?

Statement Keywords (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do modifier keywords function in C#?

They determine who can modify types and members. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do access keywords play in C#?

They allow access to class base members. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Introduction to C#

C# (C Sharp) is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft in 2000.
It is part of the .NET framework, enabling easy integration with applications written in other .NET languages.
C# can be used to create various applications, including web, desktop, and console applications.
The language was designed to incorporate popular features from Java and C++.
The first version was released with .NET Framework 1.0 in 2002.

.NET Framework

The .NET Framework is a software development platform for creating applications that run on Windows.
It supports various programming languages, including Visual Basic and C#.
It offers two main application types: Form-based applications and Web-based applications.
Supports development of web services.

Key Components of .NET Framework

Common Language Runtime (CLR): The execution engine responsible for managing the lifecycle of executables and executing .NET code (managed code).
Class Library: A collection of standard methods and functions grouped by namespaces like System.* and Microsoft.*.
Application Types:
- WinForms: For developing desktop applications.
- ASP.NET: For web applications running in a browser.
- ADO.NET: For database interaction applications (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).

.NET Design Principles

Interoperability: Backward support for older frameworks.
Portability: Applications can operate on any Windows platform.
Security: Robust security mechanisms included.
Memory Management: Managed by the CLR, simplifying development.

C# Applications

Full Stack Web Development using ASP.NET.
Real-time communication development with SignalR.
Mobile application development using Xamarin.
Desktop applications with WPF and UWP.
Game development through Unity and CryEngine.
AI and machine learning using Azure services.
IoT applications developed with UWP.

C# Programming Basics

A variety of applications can be built in C#, including window-based and console applications.
Comments in C#:
- Single line: //
- Block comments: /* comment */
- XML comments for documentation: ///

C# Data Types

C# is a strongly typed language requiring explicit declaration of variable types.
Data types are categorized into:
- Value Types: Includes simple types (int, float, bool, char), enum types, struct types, and nullable types.
- Reference Types: Class types, interface types, delegate types, and arrays.
Certain numeric types have specific suffixes (e.g., u for unsigned integers, f for float).

C# Operators

Supports various operators, including:
- Arithmetic Operators: For mathematical operations.
- Relational Operators: For comparison operations.
- Logical Operators: For logical operations.

C# Keywords

Keywords are reserved words in C# with specific meanings in the compiler.
Types of keywords include:
- Modifier Keywords: Control modification permissions for types and members.
- Access Modifiers: Define accessibility of classes and their members.
- Statement Keywords: Influence program flow.
- Type Keywords: Define data types.
- Contextual Keywords: Context-specific keywords, not reserved but can be used as identifiers if prefixed (e.g., @class).
- Query Keywords: Specifically used in LINQ queries.

Additional Notes

Contextual keywords do not appear in the standard syntax color in IDEs unless reserved.
Implicit type conversion applies to specific situations where values are automatically converted to different data types.

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