Get Everything You Can Out of Visual C# and the .NET Framework Mastering Visual C# .NET is the best resource for getting everything you can out of the new C# language and the .NET Framework. You'll master C# language essentials, quickly taking advantage of the many improvements it offers over C++ and see tons of examples that show you all the ways that .NET can make your programming more efficient and your applications more powerful. You'll learn how to create stand-alone applications, as well as build Windows, web, and database applications. You'll even see how to develop web services—a technology that holds great promise for the future of distributed application. Coverage includes: Mastering the fundamentals and advanced aspects of the C# language Using Visual Studio .NET for increased coding productivity and debugging Creating distributed applications with remoting and web services Understanding object-oriented concepts Delivering data across the Internet with web services Using XML to communicate with other applications Accessing databases with ADO.NET Building Windows applications Creating web applications using ASP.NET Reading and writing data from/to files or the Internet Using advanced data structures to store and manipulate information Using multi-threading for greater application efficiency Using reflection to manipulate running code Building distributed applications with remoting and web services Securing code and authenticating users Using built-in encryption facilities Making your applications world-ready Parsing strings with regular expressions Using delegates to handle runtime events Programming defensively with exception handling

Deep dive into C# and .NET architecture to build efficient, powerful applications About This Book Uniquely structured content to help you understand what goes on under the hood of .NET's managed code platform to master .NET programming Deep dive into C# programming and how the code executes via the CLR Packed with hands-on practical examples, you'll understand how to write applications to make full use of the new features of .NET 4.6, .NET Core and C# 6/7 Who This Book Is For This book was written exclusively for .NET developers. If you've been creating C# applications for your clients, at work or at home, this book will help you develop the skills you need to create modern, powerful, and efficient applications in C#. No knowledge of C# 6/7 or .NET 4.6 is needed to follow along—all the latest features are included to help you start writing cross-platform applications immediately. You will need to be familiar with Visual Studio, though all the new features in Visual Studio 2015 will also be covered. What You Will Learn Understand C# core concepts in depth, from sorting algorithms to the Big O notation Get up to speed with the latest changes in C# 6/7 Interface SQL Server and NoSQL databases with .NET Learn SOLID principles and the most relevant GoF Patterns with practical examples in C# 6.0 Defend C# applications against attacks Use Roslyn, a self-hosted framework to compile and advanced edition in both C# and Visual basic .NET languages Discern LINQ and associated Lambda expressions, generics, and delegates Design a .NET application from the ground up Understand the internals of a .NET assembly Grasp some useful advanced features in optimization and parallelism In Detail Mastering C# and .NET Framework will take you in to the depths of C# 6.0/7.0 and .NET 4.6, so you can understand how the platform works when it runs your code, and how you can use this knowledge to write efficient applications. Take full advantage of the new revolution in .NET development, including open source status and cross-platform capability, and get to grips with the architectural changes of CoreCLR. Start with how the CLR executes code, and discover the niche and advanced aspects of C# programming – from delegates and generics, through to asynchronous programming. Run through new forms of type declarations and assignments, source code callers, static using syntax, auto-property initializers, dictionary initializers, null conditional operators, and many others. Then unlock the true potential of the .NET platform. Learn how to write OWASP-compliant applications, how to properly implement design patterns in C#, and how to follow the general SOLID principles and its implementations in C# code. We finish by focusing on tips and tricks that you'll need to get the most from C# and .NET. This book also covers .NET Core 1.1 concepts as per the latest RTM release in the last chapter. Style and approach This book uses hands-on practical code examples that will take you into the depths of C# and .NET. Packed with hands-on practical examples, it is great as a tutorial, or as a reference guide.

Deep dive into C# and .NET architecture to build efficient, powerful applicationsAbout This Book*Uniquely structured content to help you understand what goes on under the hood of .NET's managed code platform to master .NET programming*Deep dive into C# programming and how the code executes via the CLR*Packed with hands-on practical examples, you'll understand how to write applications to make full use of the new features of .NET 4.6 and C# 6Who This Book Is ForThis book was written exclusively for .NET developers. If you've been creating C# applications for your clients, at work or at home, this book will help you develop the skills you need to create modern, powerful, and efficient applications in C#.No knowledge of C# 6 or .NET 4.6 is needed to follow along-all the latest features are included to help you start writing cross-platform applications immediately. You will need to be familiar with Visual Studio, though all the new features in Visual Studio 2015 will also be covered.What You Will Learn*Understand C# core concepts in depth, from sorting algorithms to the Big O notation*Get up to speed with the latest changes in C# 6*Interface SQL Server and NoSQL databases with .NET*Apprehend every GoF Pattern with practical examples in C# 6.0*Defend C# applications against attack*Use Roslyn, a self-hosted framework to compile both C# and Visual basic .NET languages*Discern LINQ and associated Lambda expressions, generics, and delegates*Design a .NET application from the ground up*Create a .NET assemblyIn Detail.NET 4.6 is a massive change for .NET developers. It is now not only open source, but is cross-platform too. This cross-platform capability brought with it a huge architectural change and has introduced an entirely new CLR: CoreCLR.Mastering C# and .NET Programming will take you in to the depths of C# 6.0 and .NET 4.6, so you can understand how the platform works when it runs your code, and how you can use this knowledge to write efficient applications.We'll start by showing you how the CLR executes our code, and we'll look at the ignored and advanced aspects of C# programming - from delegates and generics, through to asynchronous programming. You'll be taken through new forms of type declarations and assignments (such as dynamic types), source code callers, static using syntax, auto-property initializers, dictionary initializers, null conditional operators, and many others. After this, we will unlock the true potential of the .NET platform.You'll learn how to write OWASP-compliant applications, how to properly implement design patterns in C#, and how to build out applications with a micro-service architecture.We finish by focusing on tips and tricks that you'll need to get the most from C# and .NET.

This book enables intermediate and advanced programmers the kind of depth that's really needed, such as advanced window functionality, macros, advanced debugging, and add-ins, etc. With this book, developers will learn the VS.NET development environment from top to bottom.

Enter a New World of Database Programming C# and ADO.NET facilitate the development of a new generation of database applications, including remote applications that run on the Web. Mastering C# Database Programming is the resource you need to thrive in this new world. Assuming no prior experience with database programming, this book teaches you every aspect of the craft, from GUI design to server development to middle-tier implementation. If you're familiar with earlier versions of ADO, you'll master the many new features of ADO.NET all the more quickly. You'll also learn the importance of XML within the new .NET paradigm. Coverage includes: Accessing a database using C# and ADO.NET Using SQL to access a database Using Visual Studio .NET to build applications Creating and modifying database tables Understanding ADO.NET classes Designing, building, and deploying Web applications that access a database Designing, building, and deploying effective Web services Using SQL Server's built-in XML capabilities Working with a database in a disconnected manner Using advanced transaction controls Using Transact-SQL to create stored procedures and functions in a SQL Server database

Create robust and scalable applications along with responsive UI using concurrency and the multi-threading infrastructure in .NET and C# About This Book Learn to combine your asynchronous operations with Task Parallel Library Master C#'s asynchronous infrastructure and use asynchronous APIs effectively to achieve optimal responsiveness of the application An easy-to-follow, example-based guide that helps you to build scalable applications using concurrency in C# Who This Book Is For If you are a C# developer who wants to develop modern applications in C# and wants to overcome problems by using asynchronous APIs and standard patterns, then this book is ideal for you. Reasonable development knowledge, an understanding of core elements and applications related to the .Net platform, and also the fundamentals of concurrency is assumed. What You Will Learn Apply general multithreading concepts to your application's design Leverage lock-free concurrency and learn about its pros and cons to achieve efficient synchronization between user threads Combine your asynchronous operations with Task Parallel Library Make your code easier with C#'s asynchrony support Use common concurrent collections and programming patterns Write scalable and robust server-side asynchronous code Create fast and responsible client applications Avoid common problems and troubleshoot your multi-threaded and asynchronous applications In Detail Starting with the traditional approach to concurrency, you will learn how to write multithreaded concurrent programs and compose ways that won't require locking. You will explore the concepts of parallelism granularity, and fine-grained and coarse-grained parallel tasks by choosing a concurrent program structure and parallelizing the workload optimally. You will also learn how to use task parallel library, cancellations, timeouts, and how to handle errors. You will know how to choose the appropriate data structure for a specific parallel algorithm to achieve scalability and performance. Further, you'll learn about server scalability, asynchronous I/O, and thread pools, and write responsive traditional Windows and Windows Store applications. By the end of the book, you will be able to diagnose and resolve typical problems that could happen in multithreaded applications. Style and approach An easy-to-follow, example-based guide that will walk you through the core principles of concurrency and multithreading using C#.

VB Programmers: Get in Step with .NET With the introduction of Visual Basic .NET, VB transcends its traditional second-class status to become a full-fledged citizen of the object-oriented programming, letting you access the full power of the Windows platform for the first time. Written bythe author of the best-selling Mastering Visual Basic 6 this all-new edition is the resource you need to make a successful transition to .NET. Comprising in-depth explanations, practical examples, and handy reference information, its coverage includes: Mastering the new Windows Forms Designer and controls Building dynamic forms Using powerful Framework classes such as ArrayLists and HashTables Persisting objects to disk files Handling graphics and printing Achieving robustness via structured exception handling and debugging Developing your own classes and extending existing ones via inheritance Building custom Windows controls Building menus and list controls with custom-drawn items Using ADO.NET to build disconnected, distributed applications Using SQL queries and stored procedures with ADO.NET Facilitating database programming with the visual database tools Building web applications with ASP.NET and the rich web controls Designing web applications to access databases Using the DataGrid and DataList web controls Building XML web services to use with Windows and web applications Special topics like the Multiple Document Interface and powerful recursive programming techniques Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

This book was designed to make concepts as easy as possible, while explaining how programming works. This guide is different from others in that it includes a variety of different exercises that readers can learn from.

Implement robust applications by applying efficient Design Patterns with .NET 5 and C# KEY FEATURES ● Detailed theoretical concepts covered, including the use of encapsulation, interfaces, and inheritance. ● Access to solutions applied for software strategy and final product output. ● Simplified demonstration of real applications implementing numerous design patterns. DESCRIPTION This book covers detailed aspects of Design Patterns and Object-Oriented Programming concepts using the most modern version of the C# language and .NET platform, including many real-world examples and good practice guidelines that help developers in building robust and extensible applications. The book begins with the essential concepts of C# programming and the .NET platform. You get your foundation strong by understanding SOLID Principles and the actual implementation of reliable applications. You will be working on most common Design Patterns such as Abstract Factory, Adapter, Composite, Proxy, Command, Strategy, Observer, Factory Method, Singleton, Builder, Interpreter, Mediator, and many other patterns that will help you to create solid enterprise applications. You will also witness the performance of these design patterns in a real software development environment with the help of practical examples. After learning the most common Design Patterns practiced in .NET enterprise applications, the reader will be able to understand and apply good practices of software development based on the object-oriented paradigm to develop complex enterprise applications efficiently and simply. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Fine-tune your knowledge about interfaces, polymorphism, and encapsulation. ● Learn to practice implementing design patterns in enterprise applications. ● Implement rich design patterns: Observer, Strategy, Command, Proxy, and more. ● Get to learn the latest additional design patterns such as Builder, Bridge, and Decorator. ● Includes illustrations, examples, and real use-cases of .NET 5.0 applications. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for .NET developers, application developers, and software engineers who want to develop .NET applications with proven techniques and build error-free applications. This book also attracts fresh graduates and entry-level developers as long as basic knowledge about .NET is known to them. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. C# Fundamentals 2. Introduction to .NET 5 3. Basic Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming 4. Interfaces in C# 5. Encapsulation and Polymorphism in C# 6. SOLID Principles in C# 7. Abstract Factory 8. Abstract Factory 9. Prototype 10. Factory Method 11. Adapter 12. Composite 13. Proxy 14. Command 15. Strategy 16. Observer 17. Good Practices and Additional Design Patterns

What will you learn from this book? Dive into C# and create apps, user interfaces, games, and more using this fun and highly visual introduction to C#, .NET Core, and Visual Studio. With this completely updated guide, which covers C# 8.0 and Visual Studio 2019, beginning programmers like you will build a fully functional game in the opening chapter. Then you'll learn how to use classes and object-oriented programming, create 3D games in Unity, and query data with LINQ. And you'll do it all by solving puzzles, doing hands-on exercises, and building real-world applications. By the time you're done, you'll be a solid C# programmer--and you'll have a great time along the way! What's so special about this book? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First C# uses a visually rich format to engage your mind rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.