Teach yourself Visual C# 2010-one step at a time. Ideal for developers with fundamental programming skills, this practical tutorial features learn-by-doing exercises that demonstrate how, when, and why to use the features of the C# rapid application development environment. You'll learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio® 2010 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0; develop a solid, fundamental understanding of C# language features; and then get to work creating actual components and working applications for the Windows® operating system. You'll also delve into data management technologies and Web-based applications.
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Step by Step ®
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John Sharp
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Contents at a Glance Part I
Introducing Microsoft Visual C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Welcome to C# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Working with Variables, Operators, and Expressions . . . . . . . . . . 27 Writing Methods and Applying Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using Decision Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Using Compound Assignment and Iteration Statements . . . . . . 91 Managing Errors and Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Part II
Understanding the C# Language
Creating and Managing Classes and Objects . . . . . . .