C#: A Beginner's Guide
- 3h 58m
- Pat McGee
- McGraw-Hill/Osborne
- 2015
C#: A Beginner's Guide offers a step-by-step approach to learning object-oriented programming with C# and the .NET Framework while preparing you for data driven-development. More than 150 easy-to-follow examples are included. The book covers Visual Studio for development and debugging, collections and advanced C# structures, LINQ and traditional database development, as well as file, XML, and JSON handling. By the end of the book, you'll have the foundation you need to begin developing advanced data-driven applications in any C#-based platform.
Designed for Easy Learning
- Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
- Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
- Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
- Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
- Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid
- Self Test--End-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce your skills
- Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
About the Author
Pat McGee is a software development instructor and curriculum developer at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. A former game programmer, he is the coauthor of Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide and is a recipient of Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional award for DirectX and XNA.
In this Book
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Introduction to C# Coding and Debugging
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Variables, Constants, Arrays, and Enumerations
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Numeric Operators and Routines
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Methods and Scope
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Conditional Structures and Loops
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String Manipulation
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Date and Time Handling
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Encapsulation Through Object-Oriented Programming
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Inheritance
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Generic Types and Collections
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Delegates, Anonymous Functions, and Events
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Interfaces
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Database Setup
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The Entity Framework
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LINQ to Entities: Query Syntax
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LINQ to Entities: Method-Based Syntax
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Join Queries with LINQ to Entities
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Traditional Database Development
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File Input Output
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XML Handling
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JSON Handling
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Attributes
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Operator Overloading
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Appendix—FoodStore Database Reference
