Simply C#: An Application-Driven(TM) Tutorial Approach (Paperback)

~ Harvey M. Deitel (Author), Paul J. Deitel (Author), Tim Hoey (Author), Cheryl H. Yaeger (Author)

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"I've already decided to adopt! Showing the student what an application will do, then building it, engages the student and provides superior motivation. A great teaching vehicle!" — Peter van de Goes, Rose State College Business and IT Division

"This text is thorough without being overwhelming. It includes GUIs and OOP concepts from the very beginning. Simply C# shows complete application code, not just bits and pieces. And the abundance of applications inspire students to use critical thinking skills." — Catherine Wyman, Devry University

"This book is ideal for self-learning. It not only teaches al) the important fundamentals of C# but also demonstrates right from the first tutorial how easy it is to rapidly build all kinds of useful applications, especially GUI and Web-based ones, with the most important language in .NET. Anyone can become an effective C# programmer simply by working through this text." — Jim Huddleston, Independent Consultant

"To get the moss of any programming language, one should understand the language deeply. Simply C# makes this learning process simpler and easier by taking an application development approach to explain the basics of the C# language." — Dharmesh Chauhan, Microsoft

"Simply C# is like a printed mentor." — Jay Cook, Independent Consultant

Product Description

Combining the Deitel™ signature Live-Code™ Approach with a new Application-Driven™ methodology, this book uses a step-by-step tutorial approach to begin teaching the basics of programming, builds upon previously learned concepts, and introduces new programming features in each successive tutorial. KEY TOPICS This comprehensive introduction to C# covers GUI design, controls, methods, functions, data types, control structures, procedures, arrays, object-oriented programming, strings and characters, sequential files, and more. It also includes higher-end topics such as database programming, multimedia and graphics, and Web applications development. For individuals beginning their mastery of C# Programming.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 992 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (November 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131426419
• ISBN-13: 978-0131426412
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,431 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great to learn with, bad resources, January 28, 2006

By	Brian J Landry - See all my reviews

This book is very good on teaching the basics of C#, and makes you think a bit. The tutorial driven approach enables you actually get experience in every chapter ( at the end of every chapter are good exercises). The problem is that you do not have the answers to the excercises available unless you have the Teacher edition ( this is a classroom book ) , and Deitel will not help you out in this area ( say if you are stuck on an excercise ).There are also 'Programming Challenges' at the end of every chapter that have you use command and concepts that you have yet to learn ( not in all but some ). Other than that, this tutorial is very good, just bad customer service from the authors.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for a beginner, May 4, 2004

By	Jaewoo Kim (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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If you are new to C# and has no experience with other C based languages (C, C++, Java), then this book should be the first book you should read. All the rudimentry concepts are explained in detail. The practice problems are marvelous. The author, unlike most programming authors, clearly understands the paramount importance of writing practice programs to learn a new computer language.

If you want to have a heavy duty understanding of ADO, ASP, and OOP, then this book will come up short. But there are other books in the market that will fill that niche.

4.0 out of 5 stars Got item fast!, September 9, 2009

By	Laura Lucas - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Product was exactly what I wanted. Cheap, good condition, and shipped it to me fast! Thank you!