C# 5.0 ― A Beginner's Guide

Essential C# programming skills—made easy!

C# 5.0: A Beginner's Guide provides a hands-on, easy-to-follow introduction to object-oriented programming with C#. The book presents 150+ examples with uncluttered console applications, preparing you to master the core concepts and techniques necessary for advanced C# programming in ASP.NET, Windows PC, or Windows mobile platforms. This practical guide offers in-depth coverage of basic and advanced query types to truly provide you with the skills and control needed to properly manage data in a commercial application. Ready-to-use sample code from the book is available for download.

Designed for Easy Learning:

• Key Skills & Concepts—Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert—Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Try This—Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
• Notes—Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips—Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Cautions—Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Annotated Syntax—Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Pat McGee (Vancouver, British Columbia) is the lead instructor and curriculum developer for the Software Systems Developer program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. A former game programmer, he is the co-author of Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator’s Guide.