Pushing C# to the Limit • Joseph Albahari • YOW! 2017

Discover how C# can be pushed to its limits, exploring its advanced features such as expression trees, memory access, and pointers for high-performance systems that interact seamlessly with other languages and systems.

Key takeaways
  • C# can be used to treat code as data using expression trees, allowing for complex interactions between processes.
  • The language’s ability to directly access memory and bypass locks can improve performance in certain scenarios.
  • C# has a range of features that distinguish it from other languages, including asynchronous programming, neural comprehensions, and functional programming patterns.
  • Using pointers and low-level operations can improve performance, but requires careful handling to avoid issues like dangling pointers.
  • The language’s ability to serialize and deserialize objects allows for remote communication and interoperability.
  • C# can be used to create complex, high-performance systems that interact seamlessly with other processes and languages.
  • The language’s ability to treat code as data and treat functions as values enables new levels of flexibility and expressiveness.
  • C# has a broad range of features that can be used to create efficient, scalable systems, from asynchronous programming to functional programming patterns.
  • The language’s ability to interact with other languages and systems makes it a versatile tool for building complex systems.
  • Using expression trees to describe code as data allows for complex interactions between processes and enables new levels of flexibility and expressiveness.