# Unsafe Code

A C# context that permits pointers and operations outside normal managed-memory safety.

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

**Unsafe Code** — A C# context that permits pointers and operations outside normal managed-memory safety.

```csharp
class Counter
{
    unsafe void Increment(int* value)
    {
        (*value)++;
    }
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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