What are Attributes?

Attributes are declarative tags in code that insert additional metadata into an assembly. There exist two types of attributes in the .NET Framework: Predefined attributes such as AssemblyVersion, which already exist and are accessed through the Runtime Classes; and custom attributes, which you write yourself by extending the System.Attribute class.

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Jan 16th, 2006

Attributes are part of metadata for a class.
Attributes are used to specify assembly information like key file name, or for specifying security related information. You can create new attributes for your specific needs or ideas.