A unique book-and-DVD package from preeminent programming instructor Rod Stephens
Visual C# has become a leading programming language, resulting in greater career opportunities for Visual C# programmers. This Wrox guide literally shows novice programmers how to program in C# with Microsoft Visual Studio, using both written and visual instruction.
Easy-to-follow lessons reinforced with step-by-step instructions, screencasts, and supplemental exercises make it easy to master Visual C# programming regardless of your learning style. Each lesson begins with a discussion of a concept or technique and proceeds through step-by-step directions for using the technique Visual C# has surpassed Visual Basic as the most popular programming language
Coverage Includes:
- Getting Started with the Visual Studio IDE
- Creating Controls
- Making Controls Arrange Themselves
- Handling Events
- Making Menus
- Making Tool Strips and Status Strips
- Using RichTextBoxes
- Using Standard Dialogs
- Creating and Displaying New Forms
- Building Custom Dialogs
- Using Variables and Performing Calculations
- Debugging Code
- Understanding Scope
- Working with Strings
- Working with Dates and Times
- Using Arrays and Collections
- Using Enumerations and Structures
- Making Choices
- Repeating Program Steps
- Handling Errors
- Preventing Bugs
- Defining Classes
- Initializing Objects
- Fine-Tuning Classes
- Overloading Operators
- Using Interfaces
- Making Generic Classes
- Reading and Writing Files
- Using File System Classes
- Printing
- Using the Clipboard
- Providing Drag and Drop
- Localizing Programs
- Programming Databases
- LINQ to Objects
- LINQ to SQL
- Drawing with GDI+
- Making WPF Applications
- Printing with WPF
Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.
