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C# programming language, Visual Studio IDE, and the .NET software platform create one of the most comprehensive and powerful blends of technologies to build websites, web apps, mobile apps, and desktop software. Cad Crowd professional staffing agency has what it takes to bring some of the most talented C# programmers straight to your company’s door.

The open-source C#

Microsoft introduced the C# programming language in 2000. C# had been a closed-source technology for several years until 2004 when Project Mono began providing a cross-platform runtime environment and compiler for the programming language. It would take about another decade until Microsoft officially released the Roslyn (compiler), Visual Studio Code (code editor), and .NET software framework as cross-platform, free, and open-source technologies, all of which support C#.

Until today, the tech stack remains a respectable power behind modern web apps and desktop software development. Unity game engine also uses C# as its primary scripting language and for good reasons. Here's a straightforward rundown of the advantages, disadvantages, and common applications of the C# programming language.

Advantages

• System management efficiency. C# can free memory space thanks to the automatic garbage collector function.
• C# is compiled into standard Common Intermediate Language, which is a platform-independent language. It can run on any operating system or architecture. In other words, C# works in any environment (operating system or hardware configurations) that supports CIL, such as .NET or Mono runtime.
• Compatibility with all platforms allows for more efficient maintenance as well as documentation tasks.
• Not only is C# capable of building desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux, but it is also well-equipped to create web and mobile apps.
• Programmers who are already familiar with Java and C should be able to learn C# pretty quickly.
• OOP (object-oriented programming) allows developers to write reusable codes so they don't have to build features from scratch every time.
• C# has an extensive standard library with a bounty of pre-built functions. Developers may utilize the library for common tasks – again, without writing the code from scratch.
• As a strongly typed programming language, the data types are constantly checked during compile time. This helps avoid errors and improve overall readability.
• Easy integration with Microsoft technologies such as Visual Studio and Azure.

Note: Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a practice of programming that revolves around the concept of “objects" as containers for codes (in the form of procedures) and data (properties/attributes, or methods). C# programs work when objects interact with each other. 

Disadvantages

• Because C# almost entirely depends on the .NET framework, it’s much less flexible than many other programming languages.
• C# program needs to be compiled each time it undergoes modification, increasing development time.
• Although C# can work on macOS and Linux, the programming language is mostly associated with Microsoft's platform. This is not necessarily a disadvantage but an acceptable limitation to an extent.
• Basic programming concept with C# is relatively easy to learn. However, advanced concepts like parallel processing or asynchronous programming take a steep learning curve.
• Another potential drawback is that automatic garbage collection has been found to cause performance issues. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s something to take into account when quick development is of the essence. 

Applications

Developers can use a variety of tools like Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE), a code editor, or command line programs to take full advantage of C# for a range of projects, including but not limited to:

• Web apps: C# is excellent for client-side, great for server-side, and comprehensive for full-stack web app development. You can pair it with Microsoft’s Blazor framework, which is primarily built for web apps but more than capable enough of running desktop apps. Other frameworks include WinForms, UWP,  Xamarin, WPF, WinUI, and MAUI, to name a few. Developers can also use C# to build databases using Entity Framework or ADO.NET to connect with such systems as MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Games: C #'s compatibility with the Unity engine means it has the power to facilitate game projects. Developers do not technically create video games using C#, but they build the software that creates video game elements such as AI for non-player characters, visual effects, and sounds.
• Windows apps: C# is a programming language developed by Microsoft, so it only makes sense that the software giant has also used it to build various Windows applications from time to time. If a team of developers wanted to create a word-processing application for Windows OS, they would probably choose C# as the programming language of choice. With skills and experience, they could even write cross-platform applications for Windows and macOS.
• UI components: as mentioned earlier, C# can build an entire front-end of a web app with Blazor. To make things easier, developers can use ready-made UI components from various vendors like Radzen, GrapeCity, Telerik, and Syncfusion, among others. The Blazor community also has open-source libraries of C #- based components.
• IoT apps and machine learning: thanks to .NET IoT libraries, C# is perfectly capable of creating IoT applications for Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Let’s also not forget that C# when paired with ML.NET, can come in handy when you’re developing machine learning applications. Originally written by Microsoft and now developed under the .NET Foundation, ML.NET is a free library that supports not only C# but also F# and Python.

One of the only fields where you don’t see much of C# is mobile app development. Although the experimental Mobile Blazor Bindings enable developers to build hybrid and native mobile apps (for Android, iOS, and Tizen) using common web programming techniques, the programming language is not exactly a match for the more popular options like Kotlin and React Native. 

C# was first released 24 years ago. While the programming language is mature and still actively developed, it’s not the easiest to learn. You won’t be looking for junior developers if you plan to use C# as the programming language for your next project.

Hiring C# programmers

The very first thing to remember is that C# works wonders when used with the right frameworks for the job. When hiring a C# developer, make sure the job requirement includes a working knowledge and experience in the specific framework you want to use. In most cases, however, Visual Studio and .NET are the all-encompassing development platforms to be used with C# programming language. Candidates must know their way around Visual Studio and .NET – this is unnegotiable. Expertise in all other platforms and frameworks is preferable but not mandatory. 

Roles and responsibilities

Once again, the specific roles and responsibilities of C# developers (or any developer, for that matter) are dictated by the nature of the project itself.

• If the developers are assigned to front-end development, their duties may include creating aesthetically pleasing UI that's also easy to use. Therefore, they're responsible for writing C# codes, testing them, and debugging the interface for those purposes.
• Assuming the developers work on the server side of the development, their duties revolve around database management, data pipeline, logic building, and so on.

Full-stack developers handle front-end and back-end developments at the same time. Keep in mind that true "full-stack" professionals are not just developers who know a little bit of both (many junior developers claim to be full-stack when, in reality, they're beginners who have not specialized in either client-side or server-side development) but experienced programmers with sought-after expertise in the job and are capable of taking care of everything with little to no assistance. Most full-stack developers are passive candidates.

Where Cad Crowd comes in

According to the IEEE Spectrum rankings of programming languages in 2023, C# is the fourth most popular choice. Python is at the top of the list, but C# is especially preferable for resource-sensitive and high-performance applications. This doesn’t necessarily mean that C# programmers are becoming a rarity. There are millions of them out there with varying degrees of expertise and levels of experience. Choosing the right candidate for your project may seem daunting, and that’s where Cad Crowd comes in.

Right from the start, Cad Crowd takes part in the first steps of drafting a detailed job requirement that's not only relevant to the open position but also intended to filter out unqualified applicants. Everything is based on the required depth of C# knowledge for the role, as well as expertise in .NET and Visual Studio IDE. In case your project calls for other software frameworks and runtime environments, our recruiters will make sure to provide enough details in the job requirements to clearly suggest the specific needs for that. 

Admittedly, even the most detailed job requirement doesn't always guarantee proper screening in the sense that you still have to conduct a series of complex tasks, including but not limited to a thorough screening process, hard skills test, reference checks, credential verification, and direct interviews to gauge candidates' capabilities and culture fit. Cad Crowd has been in the business of connecting employers with some of the most talented programmers in the country for 15 years. We have the experience and resources to handle even the most complex hiring process for companies and individual employers from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, and beyond.

We maintain an extensive database of C# developers, filled with thousands of experienced professionals boasting verifiable portfolios, employment history, and commendable track records in the field. Cad Crowd is your answer to ensure the hiring process is run efficiently within a limited timeframe and delivers only the most qualified candidate to reinforce your team. Reach out to Cad Crowd for your free quote, and we’ll be glad to provide a straightforward custom staffing solution designed to cater only to your business.