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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. It was while teaching numerous seminars on various programming languages that the author realized the immense power diagrams have in explaining programming language concepts. Most people learn quicker and retain information better when the material is presented in a clean, simple, visual format. To achieve this result in his book, Solis uses concise text and bulleted lists, tables to clarify and summarize language features, as well as his renowned, ubiquitous figures and diagrams. Each language feature is illustrated with a concise and focused code sample for complete clarity. Following an overview of the .NET platform and the role played by C#, you’ll 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#. If you’re a C++ or VB programmer migrating to C# 2008, this book will be invaluable; the unique visual approach offers a far from lightweight treatment of C# 2008, so even the most experienced programmers will come away with a deeper understanding of the C# language. What you’ll learn * Details of the C# 2008 language presented in a clear, concise treatment * New features in the latest version of .NET, in the author’s unique visual style * How C# differs from and is similar to other programming languages, aiding migrating C++ and VB programmers who already know how languages work
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Well the new edition of Illustrated C# has hit the streets, and I can finally relax and start to wind down a bit. The first edition of the book, Illustrated C# 2005, was very well received, and I hope this new edition will follow in its footsteps. Illustrated C# 2008 maintains the content and style of the first book, but adds explanations of the new features of C# 3.0. Besides minor tweaks and additions throughout the text, there's a new chapter on asynchronous programming using delegates, and another new chapter on the new LINQ feature.
If you're not familiar with the first edition, you might be wondering how this book differs from all the other C# books on the market. In short, Illustrated C# 2008 presents the language visually and concisely.
As a programmer who has used many programming languages over the years, I've found that programming texts often hide the ideas in a vast sea of words. I find it difficult to spend the time to slog through another 1000-page book of dense text to learn a new language, and I know lots of other programmers feel the same way. Many C++, Java and VB programmers might be tempted to pick up a book on C# if it were presented visually and concisely, without sacrificing thoroughness and depth, and without being "dumbed-down" or skipping the advanced features of the language.
To address this situation, I wrote the book I wish I'd had when I was learning the language. In Illustrated C# 2008, I've used figures, focused code samples and concise explanations to present and illustrate the language. The thing that makes this text different is its uniquely succinct and visual format.
Many of us think visually, and in this book, figures are of prime importance. When I was teaching programming language seminars, I found that I could almost watch the light bulbs going on over the students' heads as I drew the figures on the whiteboard. In this book, I've expanded that concept, and distilled each important concept into simple but accurate illustrations.
For something as intricate and precise as a programming language, however, there must be text as well as figures. But rather than long, wordy explanations, I've used concise descriptions, tables and bulleted lists to make each important piece of information visually distinct, making it easy to absorb, and easy to find again later.
The code samples were designed to be as short and focused as possible, illustrating only the point at hand. I also tried to keep each code sample on a single page -- and was successful the vast majority of the time.
If you want a long, leisurely, verbose explanation of the language -- this is NOT the book for you! But if you want a concise, but thorough presentation of the language -- this might be just what you're looking for. I hope you'll give it a try!
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