C#: A Beginner's Guide - Paperback

by Herbert Schildt (Conductor)

Explains working with Microsoft's C#. This book contains step-by-step instructions for creating, compiling, and running simple programs followed by explanations on data types, operators, functions, arrays, classes, and inheritance. It also introduces some of the advanced features of C#. It contains hands-on coding projects.

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Essential Skills for First-Time Developers

Expert programming author Herb Schildt has created the ultimate guide to C#, Microsoft's revolutionary new language designed expressly for .NET developers. Start programming as quickly as possible by learning to create, compile, and run a C# program. See how C# relates to, and interacts with, the .NET Framework, and cover all the C# essentials--control statements, data types, arrays, strings, classes, objects, methods, and namespaces. Get full details on exception handling and the I/O system, and explore C#'s most innovative features, such as delegates, indexers, events, and properties. Start programming in C# the right way with this authoritative, step-by-step guide.

This Beginner's Guide Is Designed for Easy Learning: Modules--Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning. Goals--Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module. Ask the Experts--Q; A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary. 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections check your progress. Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary points to the particular technique illustrated. Projects--Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning. Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions.