C# Programming in easy steps

C# Programming in easy steps will teach you to code applications and demonstrates every aspect of the C# language that you will need to produce professional programming results. Its examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing C# language basics including variables, arrays, logic, looping, methods, and classes. The guide begins by explaining how to install the free Visual Studio Community Edition, which creates an environment where you can quickly build your own executable programs by copying the book's examples. It demonstrates all the C# language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create graphic programs for traditional PC Desktop apps and, also, as Universal apps for multiple devices. C# Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in C# or to the programmer who wants to add C# to his or her skill set. It will also appeal to the hobbyist or student who wants to begin creating apps for their own computers and to those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of C# programming. Title Copyright Contents 1 Getting started Introducing C# Installing Visual Studio Exploring the IDE Starting a Console project Writing your first program Following the rules Summary 2 Storing values Creating variables Reading input Employing arrays Casting data types Fixing constants Summary 3 Performing operations Doing arithmetic Assigning values Comparing values Assessing logic Examining conditions Setting precedence Summary 4 Making statements Branching with if Switching branches Looping for Looping while Iterating for each Summary 5 Devising methods Creating function Passing arguments Overloading methods Refactoring code Summary 6 Handling strings Discovering string features Manipulating strings Joining and comparing strings Copying and swapping strings Finding substrings Formatting strings Formatting date strings Summary 7 Accessing files Writing a file Appending to a file Reading text and lines Streaming lines Manipulating input and output Summary 8 Solving problems Detecting real-time errors Fixing compile-time errors Debugging code Setting breakpoints Catching run-time errors Getting help Summary 9 Creating objects Encapsulating data Creating multiple objects Initializing class members Inheriting class properties Calling base constructors Hiding base methods Directing method calls Providing capability classes Employing partial classes Summary 10 Controlling events Starting a Forms project Adding visual controls Writing functional code Gathering text entries Ticking option boxes Showing user messages Calling system dialogs Creating application menus Making menus work Importing audio resources Summary 11 Building an application Planning the program Assigning fixed properties Designing the layout Setting dynamic properties Adding runtime function Testing the program Publishing the application Summary 12 Targeting devices Starting a Universal project Inserting page components Importing program assets Designing the layout Adding runtime function Testing the program Adjusting the interface Deploying the application Summary Back Cover C# Programming in easy steps will teach you to code applications, and demonstrates every aspect of the C# language you will need to produce professional programming results. Its examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing C# language basics including variables, arrays, logic, looping, methods, and classes. C# Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to install the free Visual Studio Community Edition to create an environment in which you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the books examples. It demonstrates all the C# language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create graphic programs for traditional PC Desktop apps, and also as Universal apps for multiple devices. C# Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: anyone who wants to begin programming in C# the programmer who quickly wants to add C# to their skills set the hobbyist who wants to begin creating apps for their own computer the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of C# programming