Every week starting September 20, 2023 through October 25, 2023 (6 episodes)

Learn Live: Get started with C#

We are excited to announce the release of the new Foundational C# Certification in collaboration with freeCodeCamp. To celebrate, we are hosting six office-hour style streaming events to help you succeed. In each session, expert presenters will review a training course, walkthrough a guided project, and answer questions. Stay updated with live and on-demand sessions via the .NET YouTube channel and the Microsoft Reactors.

Join us for this live learning experience where you will be guided by subject matter experts through the Learn modules below in real time along with developers around the globe. Earn badges, prepare for certifications and Learn Live with a great community! See you there :)

Write your first code using C#

Write your first code using C#: September 20, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Learn the basic syntax and thought processes required to build simple applications using C#. In this episode, you will:

  • Write your first code using C#
  • Store and retrieve data using literal and variable values in C#
  • Perform basic string formatting in C#
  • Perform basic operations on numbers in C#
  • Calculate and print student grades
  • Calculate final GPA
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Create and run simple C# console applications

Create and run simple C# console applications: September 27, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Use Visual Studio Code to develop C# console applications that implement arrays, foreach loops, and if statements. In this episode, you will:

  • Install and configure Visual Studio Code
  • Call methods from the .NET Class Library using C#
  • Add decision logic to your code using `if`, `else`, and `else if` statements in C#
  • Store and iterate through sequences of data using Arrays and the foreach statement in C#
  • Create readable code with conventions, whitespace, and comments in C#
  • Develop foreach and if-elseif-else structures to process array data in C#
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Add logic to C# console applications

Add logic to C# console applications: October 4, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Examine the relationship between code blocks and variable scope, and deepen your C# coding experience with Boolean expressions, selection statements, and iteration statements. In this episode, you will:

  • Evaluate Boolean expressions to make decisions in C#
  • Control variable scope and logic using code blocks in C#
  • Branch the flow of code using the switch-case construct in C#
  • Iterate through a code block using for statement in C#
  • Add looping logic to your code using the do-while and while statements in C#
  • Develop conditional branching and looping structures in C#
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Work with variable data in C# console applications

Work with variable data in C# console applications: October 11, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Dive deeper into data and types, learning how to manipulate string and numeric data and perform operations on arrays. In this episode, you will:

  • Choose the correct data type for the data you need to work with
  • Cast and convert data from one type to another
  • Modify string data, formatting it for display or changing the content of the string
  • Manipulate arrays, adding, removing, and sorting data
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Create methods in C# console applications

Create methods in C# console applications: October 18, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Learn how to create methods for C# console applications. Use parameters and return values to manipulate data across applications. Learn to use named and optional arguments to simplify code. In this episode, you will:

  • Write your first C# method
  • Create C# methods with parameters
  • Create C# methods that return values
  • Plan a Petting Zoo Visit
  • Create a mini-game
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Debug C# console applications

Debug C# console applications: October 25, 2023 7:00AM - 8:30AM (Pacific)

Learn how to debug C# console applications in Visual Studio Code and how to implement exception handling using the try-catch pattern. Configure the C# debugger tools in Visual Studio Code and use the debugger tools to isolate and fix logic issues. Examine the exception types provided by .NET and the properties of exception objects, then implement exception handling and throw customized exception objects. In this episode, you will:

  • Review the principles of code debugging and exception handling
  • Implement the Visual Studio Code debugging tools for C#
  • Implement exception handling in C# console applications
  • Create and throw exceptions in C# console applications
  • Debug and handle exceptions in a C# console application using Visual Studio Code
  • Debug a C# console application using Visual Studio Code
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Every week starting September 20, 2023 through October 25, 2023

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This event series is virtual! Join us and thousands of others to enjoy the experience from the comfort of your own home, office, or device.

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This show is delivered in English. Captioning in 14 different languages will be available in the recordings, made available 48 hours after each live show at Learn Live.

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