C# and the .NET Framework [Paperback]

Robert Powell (Author), Richard L. Weeks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 067232153X | ISBN-13: 978-0672321535 | Publication Date: October 6, 2001 | Edition: 1

This book covers topics ranging from the general principles of .NET through the C# language and how its used in ASP.NET and Windows Forms. Written by programmers for programmers, the content of the book is intended to get readers over the hump of the .NET learning curve and provide solid practical knowledge that will make developers productive from day one.

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This book covers topics ranging from the general principles of .NET through the C# language and how its used in ASP.NET and Windows Forms. Written by programmers for programmers, the content of the book is intended to get readers over the hump of the .NET learning curve and provide solid practical knowledge that will make developers productive from day one.

About the Author

Bob Powell is an Englishman abroad. He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife Chrissy and their children Laurence, Mike, Robyn, Jeremy, Abigail, and Charlie. Currently, Bob is VP of Development at NetEdge Software Incorporated, a consulting company that provides .NET and C++ software design services. Bob's e-mail address is [e-mail].

Richard Weeks is the CTO and Chief Architect for Crystal Sharp Consulting specializing in .NET applications development. Richard has been writing software for the better part of 10 years, specializing in C++, MFC, COM, ATL, and now C#. His major areas of interest include custom control development, compiler theory, distributed applications development, and design patterns. During the past 10 years, he managed to make time to earn his B.S. degree in Computer Science from Western Carolina University; it proudly hangs next to his G.E.D. When not working, he enjoys video games, go-cart racing, and good beer. Richard Weeks can be reached at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (October 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067232153X
• ISBN-13: 978-0672321535
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,064,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic Introduction to C# and .NET, January 25, 2002

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Nigel Whatling (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: C# and the .NET Framework (Paperback)

This book wasn't a bad introduction to C# and .NET. Being familiar with C++, I had no problem understanding any of the content. Not really 'meaty' enough to unleash the real power of these technologies, but enough to give the reader a taste.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Unique Data Layer Examples, June 11, 2002

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Thomas Wagner (Los Angeles, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C# and the .NET Framework (Paperback)

I have most of the better selling C# books on the market. That gives me a unique perspective. Among all of the books dealing with ADO.NET / C# data access, this one stands alone in showing the reader how to construct a Domain Object Model to hold data, and moreover how to use some of NET's more advances features like Reflection and Attributes to assist in the creation of this code. To me, the chapter outlining this process was worth the price of the book alone. Like I said, it is absolutely unique. Most writers, perhaps because of a lack of in-depth understanding, just rehash the ADO.NET Dataset concept. But you can do so much more with NET that anyone concerned with building a proper DAL would do themselves a dissservice if they skipped over "C# and the NET Framework".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Decent Introduction, May 8, 2002

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L.W.H (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: C# and the .NET Framework (Paperback)

This book is a good introduction to c# and .net. Unlike some c# books totally devoted to sytax, which is not a problem for c++/java programers, this one covers a lot of areas in .net applications using c#, such as windows form, web form and web service. But the book does not provide a deep insignt into .net. As some viewer said, "basic introduction...but enough to give the reader a taste".

The topic, "The C++ Perspective", in my opinion, doesn't make much sense. There are some minor errors in the book, but to correct them is not a problem.

To sum up, if you want to know a little more than tutorials, try this one; if you want to dig into .net framework, maybe Jeffrey's Applied MS .NET Framework Programming or some il books.