Hejlsberg has described benefits like instant compiler feedback, eliminating the need for time-consuming build and compile steps before gauging code behavior, and the ability to copy C# code to the ...

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At the time, Wiltamuth wrote, Microsoft wanted Visual Basic .NET to appeal to Visual Basic 6 developers focused on business- and data-centric applications, while C# targeted Java and C++ developers ...