C#

Essential Skills--Made Easy! C#: A Beginner's Guide offers a step-by-step approach to learning object-oriented programming with C# and the .NET Framework while preparing you for data driven-development. More than 150 easy-to-follow examples are included. The book covers Visual Studio for development and debugging, collections and advanced C# structures, LINQ and traditional database development, as well as file, XML, and JSON handling. By the end of the book, you'll have the foundation you need to begin developing advanced data-driven applications in any C#-based platform.

Designed for Easy Learning

Key Skills Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter

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

Self Test --End-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce your skills

Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

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