Learning C# 3.0

Description

If you're new to C#, this popular book is the ideal way to get started. Completely revised for the latest version of the language, 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#.

 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.

CONTENTS:

PrefaceChapter 1: C# and .NET ProgrammingChapter 2: Visual Studio 2008 and C# Express 2008Chapter 3: C# Language FundamentalsChapter 4: OperatorsChapter 5: BranchingChapter 6: Object-Oriented ProgrammingChapter 7: Classes and ObjectsChapter 8: Inside MethodsChapter 9: Basic DebuggingChapter 10: ArraysChapter 11: Inheritance and PolymorphismChapter 12: Operator OverloadingChapter 13: InterfacesChapter 14: Generics and CollectionsChapter 15: StringsChapter 16: Throwing and Catching ExceptionsChapter 17: Delegates and EventsChapter 18: Creating Windows ApplicationsChapter 19: Windows Presentation FoundationChapter 20: ADO.NET and Relational DatabasesChapter 21: LINQAnswers to Quizzes and ExercisesColophon