Create methods in C# console applications (Get started with C#, Part 5)

  • Learning Path
  • 5 Modules
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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.

Prerequisites

  • Experience with basic coding tasks such as instantiating variables, using various data types, and sending output to a console window.
  • Experience using Visual Studio Code to create and run simple console applications.
  • Experience using C# data types including int, string, double, and arrays
  • Experience using switch statements, if-else statements, and for loops
  • Experience using string.Split

Modules in this learning path

Write your first C# method

Learn to create your own methods to perform specific tasks.

Create C# methods with parameters

Learn how to use different types of input parameters in methods

Create C# methods that return values

Learn to create methods that return values

Guided project - Plan a Petting Zoo Visit

Demonstrate your ability to develop a console app that relies on methods with different parameters and return values to coordinate a visit to the petting zoo.

Challenge project - Create a mini-game

Demonstrate your ability to create and use different methods to develop features for a console mini-game.