Yes, they place a strong emphasis on backward compatibility, particularly with language features. This allows new C# language features to be gradually introduce

Yes, they place a strong emphasis on backward compatibility, particularly with language features. This allows new C# language features to be gradually introduced into a codebase without disruption, which is especially valuable in enterprise environments. It may feel stodgy, as you say, but they continue to add interesting features with each C# release, striking a good balance between stability and innovation.