C# 2.0 for C++ and Java programmer: conference workshop
David Naugler · Journal of computing sciences in colleges · 2007
C# is a relatively new language often seen as a direct competitor for Java. Although C# has been strongly influenced by Java it has also been strongly influenced by C++ and is best viewed as a descendent of both C++ and Java. C++ is a mature language which is evolving slowly; Java and C# are evolving much faster and are borrowing freely from each other. Since C# is much newer than Java, C# design is somewhat leaner A C++ or Java programmer will find much of the syntax familiar and can quickly get started in C# but soon discovers that it is a different language which is interesting, has its own unique expressiveness, and is full of pleasant surprises.