Visual C# (pronounced "C sharp") is a modern, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of its .NET initiative. It was first released in 2000 and has since become one of the most popular programming languages in the world, especially for developing Windows desktop applications, web services, and games. C# combines the power and control found in languages like C++ with the rapid development features of languages like Visual Basic. Its syntax is cleaner and more structured than C++, and it benefits from the features of the .NET Framework, such as automatic memory management (garbage collection), which helps prevent common programming errors. Within Microsoft's Visual Studio IDE, C# is a premier language for building robust and scalable applications.
In the field of test and measurement, C# is a very common choice for developing professional test executive software and custom control applications. It provides excellent performance, strong typing to reduce errors, and seamless integration with hardware drivers and libraries that use the .NET framework, including VISA and IVI drivers. This allows developers to build complex, reliable systems for controlling programmable power supplies and automating entire test sequences.
Visual C# is a programming language included in Visual Studio, an IDE provided by Microsoft Corporation.
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For Matsusada Precision LXI-supported products, the programming guide included with the IVI driver explains how to control the power supply using Visual C#.