Learning C# 3.0: Master the fundamentals of C# 3.0
By Jesse Liberty, Brian MacDonald
O'Reilly Media
Release Date: November 2008
Pages: 506
If you're new to C#, this popular book is the ideal way to get started. Completely revised for the latest version of the language, Learning C# 3.0 starts with the fundamentals and takes you through intermediate and advanced C# features -- including generics, interfaces, delegates, lambda expressions, and LINQ. You'll also learn how to build Windows applications and handle data with C#.
No previous programming experience is required -- in fact, if you've never written a line of code in your life, bestselling authors Jesse Liberty and Brian MacDonald will show you how it's done. Each chapter offers a self-contained lesson to help you master key concepts, with plenty of annotated examples, illustrations, and a concise summary.
With this book, you will:
- Learn how to program as you learn C#
- Grasp the principles of object-oriented programming through C#
- Discover how to use the latest features in C# 3.0 and the .NET 3.5 Framework--including LINQ and the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
- Create Windows applications and data-driven applications
You'll also find a unique Test Your Knowledge section in each chapter, with practical exercises and review quizzes, so you can practice new skills and test your understanding. If you're ready to dive into C# and .NET programming, this book is a great way to quickly get up to speed.
Full List of Chapters:
- Chapter 1. C# and .NET Programming - Available Online
- Chapter 2. Visual Studio 2008 and C# Express 2008 - Available Online
- Chapter 3. C# Language Fundamentals - Available Online
- Chapter 4. Operators
- Chapter 5. Branching
- Chapter 6. Object-Oriented Programming
- Chapter 7. Classes and Objects
- Chapter 8. Inside Methods
- Chapter 9. Basic Debugging
- Chapter 10. Arrays
- Chapter 11. Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Chapter 12. Operator Overloading
- Chapter 13. Interfaces - Available Online
- Chapter 14. Generics and Collections
- Chapter 15. Strings
- Chapter 16. Throwing and Catching Exceptions
- Chapter 17. Delegates and Events - Available Online
- Chapter 18. Creating Windows Applications
- Chapter 19. Windows Presentation Foundation - Available Online
- Chapter 20. ADO.NET and Relational Databases - Available Online
- Chapter 21. LINQ