C# 2005: Programmer's Reference

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C# is Microsoft's powerful programming language that's easy to learn and much easier to leverage than C or C++. It is now one of the hottest programming languages in use and has experienced staggering growth in popularity because it combines the very best of languages such as Java, J++, CGI, PERL, C/C++, and Visual Basic. C# 2005 brings new features that make it a more powerful programming language than ever before. This combined tutorial and reference describes C# 2005 from scratch, while offering in-depth content for more advanced developers. Whether you're looking to learn the latest features of C# 2005 or you want a refresher of easily forgotten details, this book is an ideal resource and reference. The book features the basics of C# programming in the first half of the book. The second half serves as a reference that allows you to quickly locate information for specific language features. It's a comprehensive look at programming using the increased set of language options offered with the C# 2005 release, confirming that there has never been a better time to learn C# than now. The book also includes a unique road map or visual tree-view hierarchy display of the current topic and the parent topics being described. About The Author Adrian Kingsley-Hughes and Kathie Kingsley-Hughes have authored and co-authored several successful technical/PC books on a variety of subjects for a range of publishers including Wiley/Wrox Pressand Sybex. They have also developed numerous successful training manuals and Internet-based courses for nearly a decade. They run a UK company specializing in application/internet development and security, and they teach online courses for several training providers. Adrian has developed several highly successful courses for Barnes and Noble University where he teaches professional skills to studentsranging from complete beginners to experts. The two have produced courses and training materials that have been used extensively by many Fortune 50, Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as many leading universities in the US and abroad. Adrian and Kathie also run several high-profile and successful websites, including The PC Doctor (http://www.pcdoctor-guide.com) Kingsley-Hughes.com(http://www.kingsley-hughes.com). Table Of Content Acknowledgments Introduction How This Book Is Different Who This Book Is For How This Book Is Structured How to Tackle the Chapters A Few Tips Conventions Source Code Errata p2p.wrox.com Chapter 1: What is C#? Chapter 2: Getting Started with C# Chapter 3: Overview of C# Chapter 4: C# Language Structure Chapter 5: C# Concepts Chapter 6: Types Chapter 7: Variables Chapter 8: Conversions Chapter 9: Expressions Chapter 10: Statements Chapter 11: Namespaces Chapter 12: Classes Chapter 13: Structs Chapter 14: Arrays Chapter 15: Interfaces Chapter 16: Enums Chapter 17: Delegates Chapter 18: Exceptions Chapter 19: Attributes Chapter 20: Generics Chapter 21: Iterators Chapter 22: Unsafe Code Appendix Appendix A: C# Grammar Appendix B: Naming Conventions Appendix C: Standard Library Appendix D: Portability Appendix E: XML Documentation Comments Index