C# Yellow Book/by Rob Miles Author
Description
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Rob Miles™. This is a world of bad jokes, puns, and programming. In this book I'm going to give you a smattering of the C# programming language. If you have programmed before I'd be grateful if you'd still read the text. It is worth it just for the jokes and you may actually learn something. If you have not programmed before, do not worry. Programming is not rocket science it is, well, programming. The bad news about learning to program is that you get hit with a lot of ideas and concepts at around the same time when you start, and this can be confusing.
The keys to learning programming are:
Practice
do a lot of programming and force yourself to think about things from a problem solving point of view
Study – look at programs written by other people. You can learn a lot from studying code which other folk have created. Figuring out how somebody else did the job is a great starting point for your solution. And remember that in many cases there is no best
solution, just ones which are better in a particular context, i.e. the fastest, the smallest, the easiest to use etc.
Persistence
writing programs is hard work. And you have to work hard at it. The principle reason why most folks don't make it as programmers is that they give up. Not because they are stupid. However, don't get too persistent. If you haven't solved a programming problem in 30 minutes you should call time out and seek help. Or at least walk away from the problem and come back to it. Staying up all night trying to sort out a problem is not a good plan. It just makes you all irritable in the morning. We will cover what to do when it all goes wrong later in these notes.

Author(s) : Karli Watson
Publisher : Wrox
Year : Oct 2006
ISBN 10 : 0470044063
ISBN 13 : 9780470044063
Language : English
Pages : 528
File type : PDF
Size : 6.4 MB (book + source code)

In this book you learn everything you need to know about developing C# applications that access databases. If you are wondering why this is such an important topic, just consider how many applications use the functionality. At first glance, you might notice a few specialized ones such as Windows applications to view and edit human resources data or Web applications that display recent sport results. Look a bit deeper, however, and you quickly find that the vast majority of applications use database data in one form or another, even if it isn�t immediately obvious.

This book is the perfect starting point to learn about databases, and particularly about using MS SQL Server from .NET 2.0 applications written in C#. Over the course of the book, you learn the fundamentals of database technology, how the .NET Framework can be used to access databases, and how to get the most out of your code. Along the way you are presented with numerous helpful, easy-to-follow examples that demonstrate the techniques you need. Each example increases your understanding of a particular subject, and often provides you with tips and tricks that you can adapt to different contexts in the future. Each chapter also includes exercises to reinforce key concepts, the answers to which are found at the back of the book.

The main idea behind the book is to present you with a solid understanding of the basics of database access in C#. You�ll also be exposed to many possibilities for future development. You will often learn about quite complicated techniques, but they are broken into simple steps and carefully explained. These explanations provide an appreciation for what is possible, and prepare you for handling additional resources about these subjects when you�ve finished the book. And you�ll be able to do that without facing instant despair at attempting to learn about a completely new subject because you�ll already know the basics of what you are doing.

This book is aimed at people who already have at least a basic understanding of .NET development with C# and who want to learn about databases and database access. The C# code used in the examples in this book is described in detail only in cases where it is quite advanced, or where it�s an area you might not have looked at before. However, no experience with databases is assumed, so the database code you write (using ADO.NET) is explained from first principles. Databases themselves are explained, as well as the SQL language used to access them. This book is perfect for you if the word �database� is one that you�ve heard only in passing.

Author(s) : Stephen Randy Davis and Chuck Sphar
Publisher : Wiley
Year : Oct 2005
ISBN-10 : 0764597043
ISBN-13 : 9780764597046
Language : English
Pages : 432
File type : PDF
Size : 3.6 MB

The C# programming language is a powerful, relatively new descendant of the earlier C, C++, and Java languages. Programming with it is a lot of fun, as you�re about to find out in this book.

The goal of this book is to explain C# to you, but to write actual programs you need a specific coding environment. We�re betting that most readers will be using Microsoft Visual Studio, although we do provide alternatives. In basing the book on Visual Studio, we�ve tried to keep the Visual Studio portions to a reasonable minimum. we could just tell you, �Run your program any way you want,� but instead we may say, �Execute your C# program from Visual Studio by pressing F5.� We want you to be able to focus on the C# language and not on the mechanics of getting simple things to work.

We�ve made this book as easy to use as possible. Figuring out a new language is hard enough. Why make it any more complicated than it needs to be? The book is divided into six parts. Part I introduces you to C# programming with Visual Studio. This part guides you step by step in the creation of two different types of programs. We strongly encourage you to start here and read these two chapters in order before branching out into the other parts of the book. Even if you�ve programmed before, the basic program framework created in Part I is reused throughout the book.

Author(s) : Simon Robinson, Christian Nagel, Jay Glynn, Morgan Skinner, Karli Watson, Bill Evjen
Publisher : Wrox
Year : Jun 2004
ISBN 10 : 0764557599
ISBN 13 : 9780764557590
Language : English
Pages : 1224
File type : PDF
Size : 11.8 MB (book + source code)

C# is designed to work with .NET to provide a new framework for programming on the Windows platform. This comprehensive reference prepares you to program in C#, while at the same time providing the necessary background in how the .NET architecture works.

This book will equip you to program in C#, while at the same time provide the necessary background in how the .NET architecture works. We will not only cover the fundamentals of the C# language but also go on to give examples of applications that use a variety of related technologies, including database access, dynamic Web pages, advanced graphics, and directory access. The only requirement is that you be familiar with at least one other high-level language used on Windows�either C++, Visual Basic, or J++.

In this all-new third edition, you�ll be introduced to the fundamentals of C# and find updated coverage of application deployment and globalization. You�ll gain a working knowledge of the language and be able to apply it in the .NET environment, build Windows forms, access databases with ADO.NET, write components for ASP.NET, take advantage of .NET support for working with COM and COM+, and much more.

This book is for experienced developers who are already familiar with C++, Visual Basic, or J++. No prior knowledge of C# is required.

Author(s): Mark Michaelis
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Year: Jul 2006
ISBN: 0321150775
Language: English
Pages: 768
File type: CHM
Size : 4.6 MB (book + source code)

This book provides complete, up-to-date coverage of all the programming constructs in C#. Masterfully organized, it allows beginning programmers to get on board and leads more experienced programmers into the world of structured programming. Because of its unwavering focus on the essential programming constructs of C#such as generics, delegates, and much morethis book is indispensable. For programmers who want to solve their day-to-day programming issues using the latest features this modern programming language has to offer, this book is indispensable.

This books is a clear, concise guide to C#including the features new to C# 2.0. The book clearly presents material for beginners and experts and provides contrasts and comparisons between C# and other languages. The C# language is covered comprehensively and each important construct is illustrated with succinct code examples. Complete code examples are available online. Mark Michaelis has organized the material for quick access. Graphical "mind maps" at the beginning of each chapter show what material is covered and how each topic relates to the whole.

C# 2.0 has a multitude of new features that make the language even more powerful, productive, and efficient. These new features are thoroughly covered in this book. A separate appendix on C# 2.0 topics helps readers quickly find new features of the language.

Whether you're just starting out as a programmer, are an experienced developer looking to learn C#, or are a seasoned C# programmer interested in learning the new features of C# 2.0, Essential C# 2.0 gives you just what you need to quickly get up and running writing C# applications.