Get a running start to learning C# programming with this fun and easy-to-read guide
As one of the most versatile and powerful programming languages around, you might think C# would be an intimidating language to learn. It doesn't have to be!
In Beginning C# and .NET: 2021 Edition, expert Microsoft programmer and engineer Benjamin Perkins and program manager Jon D. Reid walk you through the precise, step-by-step directions you'll need to follow to become fluent in the C# language and .NET.
Using the proven WROX method, you'll discover how to understand and write simple expressions and functions, debug programs, work with classes and class members, work with Windows forms, program for the web, and access data. You'll even learn about some of the new features included in the latest releases of C# and .NET, including data consumption, code simplification, and performance.
The book also offers:
- Detailed discussions of programming basics, like variables, flow control, and object-oriented programming that assume no previous programming experience
- "Try it Out" sections to help you write useful programming code using the steps you've learned in the book
- Downloadable code examples from wrox.com
Perfect for beginning-level programmers who are completely new to C#, Beginning C# and .NET: 2021 Edition is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning programming and looking for a fun and intuitive place to start.
Learn to program with the world's leading programming language
Ultra-versatile C# is the most popular programming language in the world, and this book is your ultimate beginner's guide to programming using the latest versions of C# and .NET. Even if you have never written a line of code, these expert Wrox authors will walk you through everything you need to know. You'll learn about variables, flow control, and object-oriented programming, then move into web and Windows programming as well as databases and XML. Exclusive "Try It Out" sections in the introductory chapters offer step-by-step instruction, enabling you to write your own usable code and build smarter, faster apps.
Beginning C# and .NET:
- Introduces you to variables, expressions, flow control, functions, debugging, and error handling
- Covers object-oriented programming, classes, class members, ASP.NET Core, WCF, REST API, and Blazor App programming techniques
- Explains how enhancements such as code navigation, IntelliSense, refactoring, and code fixes save you programming time and effort
- Provides plenty of downloadable code samples at wiley.com for your use
- Shows you how to find and fix bugs early in the process, saving time and headaches later
- Explores cloud, cross-platform, and data access programming
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
