Nick Chapsas introduces Discriminated Unions in C# 15 and 16, explaining what these new features mean for .NET developers and how they promise to expand the language.

Exploring Discriminated Unions Coming to C# 15 and 16

Author: Nick Chapsas

Nick Chapsas introduces the concept and proposal for Discriminated Unions (commonly called Unions) in the C# programming language. This video highlights the new features previewed for C# 15 and their potential full implementation in C# 16. The presentation includes:

An overview of the Unions proposal and its background
Detailed explanation of how Discriminated Unions work in C#
Motivation for adding Unions as a language feature
The expected impact on the .NET developer experience
Timeline: Unions as a preview feature in C# 15, and possible full release in C# 16
Practical scenarios where Unions can simplify code structure, such as representing multiple possible types in a safe manner

Nick also directs viewers to his workshops and other educational content. The discussion is aimed at developers who want to understand upcoming changes in the .NET ecosystem and how these changes can affect their coding practices.

For more information, follow Nick Chapsas on his social platforms and check out his workshops for in-depth technical sessions.