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Illustrated C# 2008 (Expert's Voice in .Net) (Paperback)

by Daniel M Solis (Author)

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Paperback: 728 pages
Publisher: APRESS (12 Feb 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1590599543
ISBN-13: 978-1590599549
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 4.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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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!

Dan

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, fast, encouraging and fun, 7 April 2009

By	J. Kemp (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A disclaimer: I've just downloaded Dan Solis's excellent Illustrated C# 2008, *for free*, via a special offer in partnership with The Code Project. I can't quite believe that this book was given away for free as it is one of the most engaging, clear, easily absorbed programming reference books I've ever read. Knowing what I do now, I would happily pay the retail price for this gem.

Mr Solis aimed to write succinctly and without "oceans of words" and has been spectacularly successful in that aim. I've never read a chapter of a reference work so fast, or learnt so much in such little time.

The author has struck a balance between visual and text-based explanations of the concepts and the balance point seems very well chosen; there's a danger of glossing over some of the important details while trying to present an idea in simple graphical terms, but I didn't find this to be the case in any of the sections that I raced through. There's plenty of in-depth explanation but no waffle, and everything is presented somehow as something that you should have no trouble understanding. There was no sense of "this is the tricky bit" and that gave me a surprising amount of confidence as I read.

I haven't had the book for long enough that I've needed to revisit any of the chapters but I can already see that it would be a very easy book to dip back into, laid out as it is in bite-sized chunks.

I've already put Dan's work into practice and replaced an overcomplicated control system with a beautifully simple event raising / subscription model in the web application that I'm renovating. I'd been putting it off for some reason, probably because my understanding of event handler delegates was too woolly for my liking. It's not woolly any more!

And finally, *finally*, I get what this LINQ business is all about. I've dipped into LINQ several times, and even used a bit professionally, but it was basically copy-and-paste programming until now. The section on LINQ is new to this edition I understand, and very welcome it is too - by miles the clearest description of the wonderful world of LINQ that I've read to date. Thanks, Dan!

It could be that the writing style of the book is well suited to me as I share a non-computing background with the author, and like him I moved into programming for the fun of it. Whatever the reason, it works.

I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys programming in C# but wants to delve deeper or just to firm up any of the woolly concepts in his or her head. Dan Solis comes across as someone who has a love of the C# language and the .NET platform, and of the joy of creating, and this is infectious.

Do yourself a favour and click "Add to Shopping Basket". You won't be sorry!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and illuminating, 9 Nov 2008

By	JamesFM (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews

I've just finished reading this book. I really enjoyed it. The illustrated approach really does make things clearer, especially for potentially confusing things like iterators and events. I learned a lot and feel much more confident about what I'm doing. I also think the book will be a good reference point for when I get stuck.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not practical, 6 Jul 2009

By	David Kelly - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good layout and text so its easy to understand. But the dry, factual tone makes no attempt to engage the reader.

For me there were 2 big omissions. Firstly, there were no explanations of why different features would be used. Secondly, there are no exercises.

As a reference book for beginners this is very good. But if you want a practical book to learn C#, look elsewhere.

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