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C# 15 introduces native union types, a long-requested feature that enables type-safe handling of multiple distinct data types within a single variable, reducing runtime errors and improving code maintainability compared to legacy workarounds like base classes or object casting. This advancement positions .NET as increasingly competitive with modern functional programming languages, allowing IT organizations to build more robust applications with stronger compile-time guarantees and better error handling patterns. For enterprises standardizing on .NET, this feature reduces technical debt from custom implementations and enables development teams to adopt functional programming patterns more seamlessly.