One of the biggest challenges in pursuing a career in software development is to figure out which language you want to work. In addition to commonly used software programming languages like C, C++, C# and Java a lot of new programming languages such as Python, Ruby on Rails have surfaced especially because they are used by a lot of consumer based start-ups these days.

It could then be a daunting task to figure out the technical language you should learn which helps you prosper in a software engineering career no matter the technology advancements that happen in the marketplace. Learning a fundamental and universal language like C# could be a great start to your career as the language is very mature and extensively used by companies large and small

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What is C#

Similar to Java, C# is a multi-paradigm, object oriented language developed by Microsoft. C# is intended for use in developing software components meant to be deployed in distributed environments. So in essence, learning C# can enable you to write applications for large and complex server side systems that use sophisticated operating systems as well as compact mobile operating systems such as Android

C# can be used to develop rich internet applications, with C# extending to personal digital assistants and smartphones when used with a platform called .net Compact Framework

Who Uses C#

One of the key criterions for assessing the importance of a programming language is to get a sense of the usage of the language in real world. Depending on the number of industries and companies using C#, it should give a fair idea on your career prospects post learning C#

Among large enterprise users of C# are London Stock Exchange, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Citibank and American Express. The fact that C# comes from Microsoft makes it much more useful since it integrates well with other Microsoft solutions which are extensively used by large companies.

Why You Need To Learn C#

Every programming language has its advantages and disadvantages so another way to choose a programming language is to understand the complexity of the language and the developer ecosystem.

C# wins in this regard by a considerable margin. First and foremost is the fact that since the language has been developed by Microsoft, you can be assured that there is great technical support for the language in long run. Another aspect stems from the maturity of C# which means that there is a huge developer ecosystem already using C# so you have a huge community to learn from.

All in all, training in C# can definitely set you up for a rewarding career in software engineering and if you get good at it the potential is huge be it developing your own applications or working for the IT teams of large corporate organizations