# Managed Code

Code whose execution and memory are managed by the .NET runtime.

## What is **Managed Code** in C#?

**Managed Code** — Code whose execution and memory are managed by the .NET runtime.

```csharp
class Greeting
{
    string Message = "Hello, C#!";
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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