Illustrated C 2008 [Paperback]

The unique, visual format of Illustrated C# 2008 has been specially created by author, and teacher of development methods, Daniel Solis. The concise text, use of tables to clarify language features, frequent figures and diagrams, as well as focused code samples all combine to create a unique approach that will help you understand and get to work with C# fast. Following an overview of the .NET platform and the role played by C#, youll soon move into exploring the C# language in its entirety, including all the new C# 2008 features right down to the most complex topics involved in C#.

This book uses a powerful visual approach to help readers understand and get to work with C# fast. It explores the language in its entirety, including all the new C# 2008 features right down to the most complex topics involved in C#.

T he purpose of this book is to teach you the fundamentals and mechanics of the C# progr- ming language. Most books teach programming primarily using text. Thats great for novels, but many of the important concepts of programming languages can best be understood through a combination of words, figures, and tables. Many of us think visually, and figures and tables can help clarify and crystallize our und- standing of a concept. In several years of teaching programming languages, I have found that the pictures I drew on the whiteboards were the things that most quickly helped the students understand the concepts I was trying to convey. Illustrations alone, however, are not sufficient to explain a programming language and platform. The goal of this book is to find the best combination of words and illustrations to give you a thorough understanding of the language, and to allow the book to serve as a reference resource as well. This book is written for anyone who wants an introduction to the C# programming languagefrom the novice to the seasoned programmer. For those just getting started in programming, I have included the blˆ