Product Description

Master C# using this resource filled with precise, proven techniques from today's industry experts. Inside you'll find quick and concise solutions that can be put to immediate use easily and effectively. Organized by topic and packed with critical information this is a must-have guide for every C# developer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #584988 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 704 pages

From the Back Cover
300+ Immediate Solutions from the Pros

Start using the powerful C# programming language and .NET platform immediately to develop and deploy enterprise-level solutions. Apply C# constructs to existing applications, or build programs quickly from scratch. Incorporating key features from C++ and Visual Basic, C# is a distinct object-oriented language designed to provide both powerful solutions and high productivity. Filled with hundreds of ready-to-run solutions you can use to build Web services and Windows applications, C# Tips & Techniques helps you leverage the power of Microsoft's .NET environment. Use this essential resource to gain a wealth of specific instructions to answer your questions, inform your work, and help you program more effectively.

Inside:
*Precise, proven techniques--professional-level advice from industry experts
*Chapter-by-chapter subject indexes--make critical information easier to access
*Focused information--straightforward explanations for experienced programmers
*"Use-It" icons--each tip includes instructions for immediate implementation
*Must-have information--quick and concise solutions that work

About the Author
Kris Jamsa (Richmond, TX) is the best-selling author of nearly 90 books on all aspects of computing. With over a decade of experience, Kris's books have helped millions of programmers worldwide. He is the founder of WirelessLookup.com, which provides users and businesses an instant presence on the wireless Web. Charles Wright (Littleton, CO) is the Systems Editor for the Denver Post. In the past, he has co-authored a personal computer column at a major California newspaper and served as the Technical Coordinator for the Minneapolis Star Tribune Online Project. In 1995, Charles was part of the team that launched AT&T's Interchange service. He has been in the newspaper business for more than 30 years and is the author of the following books: 1001 Visual C++ Programming Tips, Starting with Visual C++, and Rescued by C SHARP.

Customer Reviews

Most worthless programming book I've ever used.
I have a Master's degree in Computer Science with 3 years of programming experience in C++. This book is by far the most useless and horribly written programming book I've ever read. There are 600 pages in this book that tell you absolutely nothing other than how to map very basic C++ operations to C#.

It mentions classes in some chapters that aren't defined until later chapters. When it does mention specific classes, it rarely lists all of their methods in a convenient and easy to read format. Instead, you have to look at the example code and hope there is some type of matching method that may be useful.

It is also missing very important and useful classes such as the DateTime class.

If you strictly want a book that maps basic C++ operations to C#, then this may be for you. Otherwise it is useless as a reference and not very well structured.

Perfect for Visual Basic Programmers Interested in C#
If you are a Visual Basic programmer, and you are interested in C#, this is the book for you. All of the examples are presented from the perspective of a Visual Basic programmer, and they are extremely helpful. Additionally, the author was able to provide an unbiased assessment of C#, which I appreciated. C# has flaws, and it is helpful to know them. I also like the format of this book. I am able to find the information for which I am looking with ease. You can also download all of the code that is used within the book - a huge time saver. There are a number of good books on C#, but if you are a Visual Basic programmer, making the switch, this should be on your bookshelf.

Found It! Discussion on Events and Delegates
Have been through a myriad of .NET books and could not find a good discussion of delegates and how to use them. This book has a chapter and ready to run code that puts events and event handling to use. Delegates finally make sense.

Wish the book had a CD ... the software is online ... could be easier to get to