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C# 14 enhances the nameof expression to support unbound generic types like List<> and Dictionary<,>, eliminating the need for placeholder type arguments.

C# 14 adds built-in implicit conversions between Span, ReadOnlySpan, arrays, and strings, enabling cleaner APIs, better type inference, and fewer manual AsSpan() calls.

In .NET 10, the JIT compiler reduces the overhead of iterating arrays through interfaces. See benchmarks comparing .NET 9 vs .NET 10 with foreach, IEnumerable, and conditional escape analysis.

C# 14 introduces the field contextual keyword for property accessors, letting you add custom logic to auto-properties without declaring a separate backing field.

.NET 9 significantly improves ToArray performance using InlineArray, making it faster and more memory-efficient than ToList. See benchmarks comparing .NET 8 vs .NET 9.

C# 13 extends the params modifier beyond arrays to support Span, ReadOnlySpan, IEnumerable, and other collection types, reducing boilerplate and improving flexibility.

How to fix 'Feature is not available in C# 12.0' and switch your project to C# 13 by changing the target framework or setting LangVersion in your .csproj file.

A summary of all new features in C# 14.0, including the field keyword, extension members, null-conditional assignment, implicit span conversions, and more.

The evolution of C# has transformed it into a modern, high-performance language. This guide tracks every major milestone. The Early Years (C# 1.0 – 1.2) C# launched in 2002 as a primary language for the .NET Framework. It felt like Java but with a focus on Windows development. Version 1.2 arrived shortly after with small…

What's new in .NET 10: LTS release with 3 years of support, new JIT optimizations, array devirtualization, stack allocation improvements, and more.