C# versions
- C# 1 comes in 2002 with .NET framework 1.0 and Visual Studio 2002
- C# 2 comes in 2005 with .NET framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005
- C# 3 comes in 2008 with .NET framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2008
- C# 4 comes in 2010 with .NET framework 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010
- C# 5 comes in 2012 with .NET framework 4.5 and Visual Studio 2012
- C# 6 preview comes in 2014 with .NET 2015 preview and Visual Studio 2013 extensions and Visual Studio 2015 preview
C# Features
C# 2.0 features
- Generics
- Partial types
- Anonymous Methods
- Nullable types
- Covariance and Contravariance
C# 3.0 features
- Implicit typed Local Variables
- Extension Methods
- Auto implemented properties
- Anonymous types
- Lambda expressions
- Expression tree
- Partial methods
C# 4.0 features
- dynamic type
- Named and optional arguments
- Generic covariant and contravariant
- Type Equivalence and Embedded Interop Types
C# 5.0 features
- Asynchronous methods
- Caller information attributes
C# 6.0 features
- Expression bodied methods
- Conditional access operator
- Primary constructor
- Await in catch block
- Exception filters
- String interpolation
.NET Framework Versions
- 1.0 comes with CLR version 1.0
- 1.1 comes with CLR version 1.1
- 2.0 comes with CLR version 2.0
- 3.0 comes with CLR version 2.0
- 3.5 comes with CLR version 2.0
- 4 comes with CLR version 4
- 4.5 (4.5.1 and 4.5.2) comes with CLR version 4
- 2015 preview comes with CLR version 4