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By Jesse Liberty, Brian MacDonald
November 2008
Pages: 692
ISBN 10: 0-596-52106-5 |
ISBN 13: 9780596521066
If you're new to C#, Learning C# 3.0 is the ideal way to get started. 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#. Each chapter offers a self-contained lesson with plenty of annotated examples, illustrations, and a concise summary. No previous programming experience is required.
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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.
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"In a competitive market, success depends on productivity. C# and .NET have brought new levels of productivity to the Microsoft environment. Learning C# 3.0 provides a remarkably comprehensive and far-ranging introduction not only to the language, but also to its development tools and how to use them. With it, even readers new to programming can gain the insights and expertise needed for real-world software development."
-- Glyn Griffiths, managing director, Interact Software
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"...a remarkably comprehensive and far-ranging introduction not only to the language, but also to its development tools and how to use them."
--Glyn Griffiths, managing director, Interact Software
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