Murach's C# 2010 : training & reference

This is the 2010 edition of Murach's best-selling C# book on developing Windows Forms applications. Here's what developers have said about earlier editions: "I have to tell you that your C# book is far and away the best resource I have seen to date. It really does do what the learner needs. It is simple, straightforward, presents logical examples, and the two-page format is the best.""With this book, I have quickly moved from being intimidated by C# to making it my language of choice, The fact that this process took me only 3 days should speak volumes about how effective this book is.""I am actually flying through the C# book! And a lot of the topics I had problems with in the past are now making perfect sense."What makes this book so effective? Here are several things it does that other C# books don't do: #1: The OOP section deals with business objects, not cats and dogsObject-oriented programming is the basis for C# 2010. But while other books try to explain it using whimsical examples (like mammals or cars), this book explains it in terms of true business objects, like customers, invoices, and products. So right from the start, you ll see how OOP is applied in the real world. #2: There s a 4-chapter section on database programmingBusiness applications require database processing. So instead of glossing over this crucial function in a chapter or two, this book gives you 4 full chapters that show you how to use RAD tools like data sources as well as ADO.NET code to do fairly sophisticated database processing. There's certainly more to learn. But you'll have a solid set of skills that will let you easily prototype typical database applications in business. #3: Complete applications show how all the pieces interactThe key to mastering C# development is to have plenty of real-world examples that show you how the features you're learning interact...and that help you avoid the problems that you can run into as you build complex applications. That's why this book gives you complete applications for everyday business functions (these can be downloaded for free from the Murach web site). #4: The paired-pages format lets you set your own paceMurach books have a distinctive format, where each two-page spread presents a single topic. You can read every page...skim or skip material you already know...quickly pinpoint the reference details you need...use the book however it works best for you. To see how this works, you can look at some pages using Amazon's Look Inside feature above or download sample chapters for free from the Murach web site. This is the 2012 edition of Murach's best-selling C# book on developing Windows Forms applications. Here's what developers have said about earlier "I have to tell you that your C # book is far and away the best resource I have seen to date. It really does do what the learner needs. It is simple, straightforward, presents logical examples, and the two-page format is the best." "With this book, I have quickly moved from being intimidated by C # to making it my language of choice, The fact that this process took me only 3 days should speak volumes about how effective this book is." "I am actually flying through the C # book! And a lot of the topics I had problems with in the past are now making perfect sense. From a college I have taught C # from a Murach text. It is the very first text where students have come to me unsolicited to tell me how good the book is. What makes this book so effective? Here are several things it does that other C# books don't #1: The OOP section deals with business objects, not cats and dogs Object-oriented programming is the basis for C# 2012. But while other books try to explain it using whimsical examples (like mammals or cars), this book explains it in terms of true business objects, like customers, invoices, and products. So right from the start, you ll see how OOP is applied in the real world. #2: There s a 4-chapter section on database programming Business applications require database processing. So instead of glossing over this crucial function in a chapter or two, this book gives you 4 full chapters that show you how to use RAD tools like data sources as well as ADO.NET code to do fairly sophisticated database processing. There's certainly more to learn. But you'll have a solid set of skills that will let you easily prototype typical database applications in business. #3: Complete applications show how all the pieces interact The key to mastering C# development is to have plenty of real-world examples that show you how the features you're learning interact...and that help you avoid the problems that you can run into as you build complex applications. That's why this book gives you complete applications for everyday business functions (these can be downloaded for free from the Murach web site). #4: The paired-pages format lets you set your own pace Murach books have a distinctive format, where each two-page spread presents a single the righthand page provides coding examples, screen shots, syntax, and bulleted guidelines, while the lefthand page provides extra explanation and perscpective. You can read every page...skim or skip material you already know...quickly pinpoint the reference details you need...use the book however it works best for you. To see how this works, you can look at some pages using Amazon's Look Inside feature above or download sample chapters for free from the Murach web site. An introduction to Visual Studio; How to get started with Visual Studio; How to design a Windows Forms application; How to code and test a Windows Forms application The C# language essentials; How to work with numeric and string data; How to code control structures; How to code methods and event handlers; How to handle exceptions and validate data; How to work with arrays and collections; How to work with dates and strings; More skills for working with Windows forms and controls; How to debug an application Object-oriented programming; How to create and use classes; How to work with indexers, delegates, events, and operators; How to work with inheritance; How to work with interfaces and generics; How to organise and document your classes Database programming; An introduction to database programming; How to work with data sources and datasets; How to work with bound controls and parameterised queries; How to use ADO.NET to write your own data access code Other skills for C# developers; How to work with files and data streams; How to work with XML files; How to use LINQ; How to enhance the user interface; How to deploy an application Reference aids; Appendix A: How to install and use the software and files for this book. This is a self-paced, professional book that shows how to use Visual Studio 2010, C# 2010, and the .NET 4 classes to develop Windows Forms applications. It’s an object-oriented book that shows how to use business classes, inheritance, and interfaces the way they’re used in the real world. It’s a database programming book that shows how to prototype professional database applications using RAD features like data sources, as well as how to start using ADO.NET to work directly with databases for more control. And it’s a book that shows you how to take advantage of 2010 features like optional parameters, named arguments, and code stubs, along with earlier features like object initializers and LINQ. When you’re done, you’ll be able to develop three-tiered, object-oriented applications the way the best professionals do. That’s why we say: No other book teaches you so much, so fast, or so thoroughly.