Specifications

Read the detailed specification for the C# language and the detailed specifications for the latest features.

ECMA specifications and latest features

Overview

• Specification process
• Detailed ECMA specification contents

Reference

• Latest feature specifications

Draft C# ECMA specification - Introductory material

Reference

• Foreword
• Introduction

Reference

• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• General description
• Conformance

Draft C# ECMA specification - Language specification

Reference

• Lexical structure
• Basic concepts
• Types
• Variables
• Conversions
• Patterns
• Expressions
• Statements

Reference

• Namespaces
• Classes
• Structs
• Arrays
• Interfaces
• Enums
• Delegates
• Exceptions
• Attributes
• Unsafe code

Draft C# ECMA specification - Annexes

Reference

• Grammar
• Portability issues
• Standard library
• Documentation comments
• Bibliography