C# Syntax Overview

C# is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. (We're not gonna talk about what "object-oriented" means right now - we'll touch on it here and there during the course.) Its syntax is derived from C and C++, but it includes many improvements and features that make it more robust and developer-friendly. Here's an overview of C#'s key syntactic elements:

Basic Structure

C# uses curly braces {} to define code blocks. For example:
```
if (condition)
{
    // code block
}
```
Statements end with semicolons ;.
The language is not whitespace-sensitive, but proper indentation is recommended for readability. Let's not get started on tabs vs spaces though, just be consistent :)

Comments

Comments are blocks of text that will not be interpreted as code.

Single-line comments start with //. For example:
```
// This is a single-line comment
```
Multi-line comments are enclosed in /* */. For example:
```
/* This is a 
   multi-line 
   comment */
```

Common Syntax Errors

Missing semicolon at the end of a statement.
Mismatched curly braces.
Using = instead of == for comparison in conditions.
Forgetting to declare variables before use.
Incorrect casing (C# is case-sensitive).

Remember, while C# is not whitespace-sensitive, consistent indentation greatly improves code readability and helps prevent errors.

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