by JosephMayo (Author)
Whether you need an approachable on-ramp to .NET or you want to enhance your skills, C# 3.0 Unleashed is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to the solutions you seek. You'll learn to do more with the new tools that are available, including Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework Class Libraries. Throughout this book, you'll get a practical look at what can be the most useful tools for any given task. You'll also learn common traps to avoid and learn insightful tips that will save you time and help you be more productive.
C# 3.0 Unleashed contains complete coverage of the C# programming language. The author covers all the essential syntax, but keeps the focus on practical application. The chapters are arranged to take you step-by-step from the core of the C# language to elements of the .NET Framework, and further into advanced concepts on distributed n-tier Internet applications. Additionally, C# 3.0 Unleashed shows you how to debug, monitor, and scale enterprise applications, enabling you to use the C# programming language to ship the right code at the right time.
What's included in this book:
Format: Paperback
Pages: 1056
Edition: 1
Publisher: Sams
Published: 23 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 0672329816
ISBN 13: 9780672329814
Book Overview: C# 3.0 Unleashed is a broad-based book that gives an in-depth look a the C# programming lanugage from essentials to advanced usage. It includes guidance on must-have productivity features of Visual Studio 2008. You will learn how to use C# to build multiple application types. You will be able to work with data using technlogies such as ADO.NET, LINQ, and the ADO.NET Entity Framework. You will learn how to build desktop applcations using either Windows Forms or the new Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). Web applications with ASP.NET and Web Services with Windows Communications Foundation (WCF) are covered. There will even be a chapter on Silverlight for building rich Web Applications. Whether you are a current .NET developer or someone who is new to .NET, C# v3.5 Unleashed will provide great value.
Joe Mayo has more than 21 years of software engineering experience and has worked with C# and .NET since July 2000. He regularly contributes to the community through his website, C# Station, which has been running since July 2000. He enjoys giving presentations on .NET, and you can occasionally find him online in a forum or newsgroup, doing what he loves to do-talking about .NET. For his community service over the years, he has been a recipient of multiple Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awards. These days, Joe makes a living through the company he founded, Mayo Software Consulting, Inc., delivering value to customers through custom .NET software development services.