C# was crafted by Microsoft and officially introduced in 2000 as part of the .NET framework. Developed by Anders Hejlsberg, a Danish programmer, C# aimed to blend the strengths of C and C++ while introducing modern, object-oriented features. Unlike C and C++, which are considered low-level languages, C# stands out as a high-level language. It abstracts many low-level intricacies, offering features such as automatic memory management and a simplified syntax. This higher level of abstraction enhances developer productivity by allowing them to focus on application logic rather than getting bogged down in manual memory manipulation or hardware-specific details. The creation of C# was a strategic move by Microsoft to provide a powerful, yet developer-friendly language for building applications on the .NET platform.