C# was developed by Microsoft as part of its .NET initiative and was first released in 2000. It was designed to be a simple, modern, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language.
Use cases of C# include developing Windows applications, web applications, mobile apps, games, and cloud-based services.
Pros of C#:
- Easy to learn and use
- Strongly-typed language
- Extensive library support
- Integrated with Windows environment
Cons of C#:
- Limited cross-platform support
- Less community support compared to other languages like Java or Python
Real-life use cases of C# include the development of frameworks like .NET Core, Xamarin, and Unity for game development.