Head First C#, 2E: A Learner's Guide to Real-World Programming with Visual C# and .NET (Head First Guides)

DIVpYou want to learn C# programming, but you're not sure you want to suffer through another tedious technical book. You're in luck: iHead First C#/i introduces this language in a fun, visual way. You'll quickly learn everything from creating your first program to learning sophisticated coding skills with C# 4.0, Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4, while avoiding common errors that frustrate many students./pp The second edition offers several hands-on labs along the way to help you build and test programs using skills you've learned up to that point. In the final lab, you'll put everything together. From objects to garbage collection and from exceptions to interactions, you'll learn C# in a way that engages and entertains your brain. Here are a few of the topics you'll learn:/pulliStart by building a useful application with pre-built components in Visual Studio 2010 /liliDiscover how objects work, using real-world examples /liliStore numbers, text, and other basic data types using primitives /liliSave complex data in files and databases with great C# tools /liliBuild intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces by following simple rules /liliDesign your code to catch exceptions -- things you don't expect /liliDevelop good programming habits, such as refactoring code and applying unit tests /liliLearn how web services put your programs in touch with the rest of the world /liliMake it easy for other people to install your software /li/ul/div