When you're programming C# 4.0 and need a little help, this tightly focused and practical book tells you exactly what you need to know -- without long introductions or bloated examples. It's ideal as a succinct quick reference or as a guide to get you rapidly up to speed if you already know Java, C++, or an earlier version of C#.
Written by the authors of the acclaimed C# 4.0 in a Nutshell (O’Reilly), this book covers the entire C# 4.0 language -- without skimping on the details -- including:
C# 4.0 Pocket Reference
THIRD EDITION
C# 4.0 Pocket Reference
Joseph Albahari and Ben Albahari
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Contents
C# 4.0 Pocket Reference Using Code Examples How to Contact Us Safari® Books Online A First C# Program Compilation Syntax Identifiers and Keywords Literals, Punctuators, and Operators Comments Type Basics Predefined Type Examples Custom Type Examples Conversions Value Types Versus Reference Types Predefined Type Taxonomy Numeric Types Numeric Literals Numeric Conversions Arithmetic Operators Increment and Decrement Operators Specialized Integral Operations
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8- and 16-Bit Integrals Special Float and Double Values double Versus decimal Real Number Rounding Errors Boolean Type and Operators Equality and Comparison Operators Conditional Operators String