C# (C-Sharp) Programming Language - Tutorials, Code Examples, and More

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September 01, 2022 (Last Updated: March 06, 2023) | Reading Time: About 1 minute

C# is a programming language based on C and C++. It was created by Microsoft as a direct competitor to Sun Microsystem's Java, and as a result it feels very similar to Java. C# is a very popular language, and it is used in a variety of applications, including web development, mobile development, and desktop development.

C# is a programming language created by Microsoft as a direct competitor to Java.

Learning C# is a great way to get started with programming. It is very easy to learn, and it is very easy to use.

We have a variety of guides that will help you get started with C#.

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C# Color Object

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How to Darken an Image in C#

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How to Adjust the Contrast of an Image in C#

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Convert an Image to Gray Scale in C# - A Quick and Easy Guide

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This guide will walk you through the steps required to save an Image or Bitmap to disc in the PNG format and allow you to specify the compression quality.

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