Scope:
To standardize the syntax and semantics of a modern, component-based, general purpose, object oriented, and type-safe programming language called C# (pronounced C sharp).
Programme of work:
- To develop C# language standards.
- Upon completion of item 1, to investigate the future direction of C# standards, and to evaluate and consider proposals for complementary or additional technology.
- To establish and maintain liaison with other Ecma TCs and with other Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) as appropriate to facilitate and promulgate the work of the TG.
| Microsoft Visual C# Version | Corresponding Ecma Standard | Corresponding ISO/IEC Standard |
| V1 | ECMA-334:2003 | ISO/IEC 23270:2003 |
| V2 | ECMA-334:2006 | ISO/IEC 23270:2006 |
| V3 | none | none |
| V4 | none | none |
| V5 | ECMA-334:2017 | ISO/IEC 23270:2018 |
| V6 | ECMA-334:2022 | none |
| V7 | ECMA-334:2023 | ISO/IEC 20619:2023 (which includes by reference the latest edition of ECMA-334) |
Contacts:
Convenor: Jon Skeet (Google)
Secretaries: Patrick Luthi (Ecma International), Rex Jaeschke (Microsoft)