Introduction

If you''re a novice programmer and you want to learn C#, there aren''t many books that will guide you. Most C# books are written for experienced C++ and Java programmers. That''s why Jesse Liberty, author of the best-selling books Programming C# and Programming ASP.NET, has written an entry-level guide to C#.

About the Book

Written in a warm and friendly manner, Learning C# assumes no prior programming experience, and provides a thorough introduction to Microsoft''s premier .NET language. The book helps you build a solid foundation in .NET, and shows you how to apply your skills through the use of dozens of tested examples. You''ll learn about the syntax and structure of the C# language, including operators, classes and interfaces, structs, arrays, and strings.

Latest Edition Features

Better yet, this updated edition of Learning C# has been completely revised to include the latest additions to the C# language plus a variety of learning aids to help lock-in new knowledge and skills. Here''s what''s new:

• Extensive revisions to the text and examples to reflect C# 2005 and .NET 2.0 changes
• An introduction to Visual Studio 2005, the most popular tool for building Windows and web applications
• More than 200 questions and fully debugged programming exercises with solutions
• A greater emphasis on event handling
• New coverage of generics, generic collections, partial classes, anonymous methods and more.

What You Will Achieve

By the time you''ve finished Learning C#, you''ll be ready to move on to a more advanced programming guide that will help you create large-scale web and Windows applications.

Who Is This Book For?

Whether you have a little object-oriented programming experience or you are new to programming altogether, Learning C# will set you firmly on your way to mastering the essentials of the C# language.