Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Step by Step [Paperback]

John Sharp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0735624305 | ISBN-13: 978-0735624306

Get the hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning the latest enhancements in Microsoft Visual C# 2008. Visual C#, one of the tools in Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008, is a modern programming language designed to deliver a productive environment for creating business frameworks and reusable object-oriented components. Whether you re a beginning programmer or new to the Visual C# programming language, you ll learn how to use the fundamental features of Visual Studio 2008 and gain a basic understanding of the latest enhancement of the Visual C# language. You ll work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises, get started creating components and working Windows® applications, and build your knowledge as you start creating your first Visual C# based applications. You ll also explore how to create data management and Web-based applications. In each chapter, work through learn-by-doing exercises that demonstrate how, when, and why to use the many features of the Visual C# rapid application development environment. Includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook.

Features easy-to-follow, logically planned lessons to help you learn at your own pace

Helps you gain a solid understanding of how to use the fundamental features of Visual C# 2008

Includes a companion CD with code samples, data sets, and a fully searchable eBook

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

John Sharp is the author of three previous versions of this book, plus several other titles from Microsoft Press, including Windows Communication Foundation Step by Step. John is a principal technologist for Content Master Ltd., where he develops and delivers guidance on C#, J#, and Microsoft ASP.NET for a number of international customers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (December 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735624305
• ISBN-13: 978-0735624306
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #505,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Sharp gained an honors degree in Computing from Imperial College, London. He has been developing software and writing training courses, guides, and books for over 25 years. John has experience in a wide range of technologies, from database systems and UNIX through to C, C++ and C# applications for the .NET Framework, together with Java and JavaScript development. He has authored several books for Microsoft Press, including six editions of C# Step By Step, two editions of Windows Communication Foundation Step By Step, and the J# Core Reference.

John also writes for the Patterns and Practices group within Microsoft, and has helped to develop several guides covering a variety of areas, including Windows Azure, software development, and data access.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for someone new to C# March 25, 2008

By Paul B.

Format:Paperback

I got this book because I wanted to learn Visual Studio 2008 and C# at the same time. It has certainly done the trick. I am currently at page 449, and I am amazed at how much information John Sharp has put in book. Even more amazing is that his teaching technique of a brief overview, and explaining while doing examples is surprisingly effective. If you are a Pro Developer familiar with C++ or java, then this book is probably not going to teach you anything interesting till part 4. I am very please and recommend to any novice who wants to learn.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource January 19, 2008

By J. Beecher

Format:Paperback

After trying to pickup programming again several times (after not doing well in the few undergrad classes I took years ago), I've just completed the rough-design/implementation of my first c# application after reading through 9 chapters in this book.

John Sharp's book is laid out in fairly concise chapters, dealing with two or three concepts at a time. The text is clearly written, and has been fairly easy for me to understand.

The only exception (and the reason for 4/5) was the discussion of private data structures in objects. He stated that the this data is available to the class, but only implied that meant every instantiation of the class can access any other instantiation's private data. A friend who's a programmer clarified the matter, and made it sound like I was misreading it, but for a "beginners guide," I think such a point should be spelt out a bit better.

Great book: well laid out, easy to read, great examples (in the book and the code is on the CD).

25 of 32 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Dry and Monotonous February 25, 2008

By Philo Bedo

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is definately geared for beginners with no programming experience, which is fine. There are a few typo's but nothing to panic about. More importantly, there is little to keep you entertained and motivated to read it. An example, of the dryness is on page 241: Interface Restrictions...a bunch of "You-can-do-this-but-not thats". I am sure they are important points, but I think they are misplaced or better learned as you go along with each thing. I'm reading it and thinking "oh yeah, I'm going to remember all that." Nevertheless, if you can persist through the book, you will learn a lot and have a good foundation. But I recommend you buy "Head First C#" instead of this book.