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Essential C# 4.0 (Microsoft Windows Development Series) 3rd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Mark Michaelis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.5 24 ratings

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Essential C# 4.0 is a well-organized,“no-fluff” guide to all versions of C# for programmers at all levels of C# experience. This fully updated edition shows how to make the most of C# 4.0’s new features and programming patterns to write code that is simple, yet powerful.

This edition contains two new chapters on parallel programming, multithreading, and concurrency, as well as extensive coverage of new C# 4.0 features: dynamic typing, variance, optional/named parameters, and many other new topics.

Mark Michaelis covers the C# language in depth, illustrating key constructs with succinct, downloadable code examples. Graphical “mind maps” at the beginning of each chapter show what material is covered and how individual topics interrelate. Topics intended for beginners and advanced readers are clearly marked, and the book includes indexes of C# versions (2.0, 3.0, and 4.0), which make it easy for readers to reference topics specific to a given release of C#.

Following an introduction to C#, readers learn about

Best practices for object-oriented programming in C#
C# primitive data types, value and reference types, implicitly typed variables, anonymous types, plus dynamic typing in C# 4.0
Methods and parameters–including extension methods, partial methods, and C# 4.0’s optional and named parameters
Generics, concurrent collections, and custom collections with iterators
Delegates, events, and lambda expressions
Collection interfaces and standard query operators
Query expressions and the tree expressions on which LINQ providers are based
Reflection, attributes, and dynamic programming
Parallel Query Processing with PLINQ
Multithreaded programming with the Task Parallel Library
Platform interoperability and unsafe code
The Common Language Infrastructure that underlies C#

Whether you’re just starting out, are an experienced developer moving to C#, or are a seasoned C# programmer seeking to master C# 4.0’s most valuable enhancements, Essential C# 4.0 will help you write high-quality, highly effective code.

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3rd
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Addison-Wesley Professional
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March 10, 2010
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Microsoft Windows Development
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English
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About the Author

Mark Michaelis is founder and president of IntelliTechture and a trainer with IDesign. His expertise encompasses software architecture, VSTS/TFS, BizTalk, SharePoint, and .NET. He has been honored as a Microsoft MVP for C#, Visual Studio Team System, and the Windows SDK, and is a Microsoft Regional Director. He serves on Microsoft’s C# software design review team and often speaks at developer conferences. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Praise for Essential C# 4.0

“If you want to be a C# developer, or if you want to enhance your C# programming skills, there is no more useful tool than a well-crafted book on the subject. You are holding such a book in your hands.”

—From the Foreword by Charlie Calvert, Community Program Manager, Visual C#, Microsoft

“It’s essential!”

—Eric Lippert, Senior Engineer, Microsoft; coauthor, Visual Studio Tools for Office 2007

“Essential C# 4.0 continues the tradition of prior editions—the definitive work on C# the language and how to effectively code using it. This book covers all aspects of the language, from the basics to highly advanced topics; the reader doesn’t just emerge understanding the language of C#, but emerges as a better developer.

—Troy Magennis, C# MVP and creator of HookedOnLINQ.com

“I’ve been involved with C# since its earliest days and remember vividly a conversation with Anders Hejlsberg in which we discussed what C# didn’t have when compared to C++ at the time. He spoke of simplicity and compact design but it was plain that C# didn’t have the muscle to compete with C++ in those early days. Here we are, almost a decade later, with the latest incarnation of C# ready to go and the difference is huge. The elegance of C# is still there but the power of the language has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, C# is second to none and may be first among equals. An important aspect to remember is that C# is the language but it is the .NET framework that empowers our expression as developers. Essential C# 4.0 presents both the language and the important aspects of that framework in a clear and concise manner that makes this book a great tool for learning the language and also covers aspects of general programming that are, well, essential.”

—Bob Powell, C# MVP, www.bobpowell.net

“Essential C# 4.0 is a book that anyone who wants to be an expert C# programmer should own. It’s a rare book that is on both my short list of books that I recommend for experts and my short list of books that I recommend for programmers new to C#.”

—Peter Ritchie, President, Peter Ritchie Inc. Software Consulting; Microsoft C# MVP

“Let Mark Michaelis serve as your guide from novice to expert C# developer. If you’ve never used C#, read this book carefully for a complete guided tour of the language. If you’re already familiar with C#, you’ll still find plenty to learn. Mark’s coverage of the language is very complete, including the latest techniques in the C# 4.0 additions. This book is and will remain within easy reach. It’s a ready reference that every C# developer should have handy.”

—Bill Wagner, Founder, SRT Solutions; Microsoft Regional Director; author of Effective C# and More Effective C#

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From the Back Cover

"Essential C# 4.0" is a well-organized,"no-fluff" guide to all versions of C# for programmers at all levels of C# experience. This fully updated edition shows how to make the most of C# 4.0's new features and programming patterns to write code that is simple, yet powerful. This edition contains two new chapters on parallel programming, multi-threading, and concurrency, as well as extensive coverage of new C# 4.0 features: dynamic typing, variance, optional/named parameters, and many other new topics. Mark Michaelis covers the C# language in depth, illustrating key constructs with succinct, downloadable code examples. Graphical "mind maps" at the beginning of each chapter show what material is covered and how individual topics interrelate. Topics intended for beginners and advanced readers are clearly marked, and the book includes indexes of C# versions (2.0, 3.0, and 4.0), which make it easy for readers to reference topics specific to a given release of C#. Following an introduction to C#, readers learn about

Best practices for object-oriented programming in C#
C# primitive data types, value and reference types, implicitly typed variables, anonymous types, plus dynamic typing in C# 4.0
Methods and parameters-including extension methods, partial meth-ods, and C# 4.0's optional and named parameters
Generics, concurrent collections, and custom collections with iterators
Delegates, events, and lambda expressions
Collection interfaces and standard query operators
Query expressions and the tree expressions on which LINQ providers are based
Reflection, attributes, and dynamic programming
Parallel Query Processing with PLINQ
Multithreaded programming with the Task Parallel Library
Platform interoperability and unsafe code
The Common Language Infrastructure that underlies C#

Whether you're just starting out, are an experienced developer moving to C#, or are a seasoned C# programmer seeking to master C# 4.0's most valuable enhancements, Essential C# 4.0 will help you write high-quality, highly effective code. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003BXRNZS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison-Wesley Professional; 3rd edition (March 10, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 46203 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1301 pages

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Mark Michaelis (itl.tc/Mark) is the founder of IntelliTect and serves as the Chief Technical Architect and Trainer. A premier authority in Microsoft development technologies with recognized coding expertise and proven training methods, IntelliTect’s CEO delivers customized strategic technology consulting to CIOs, technology executives, and industry leaders. Recognized by Microsoft as a Regional Director since 2007 and distinguished Microsoft MVP for C# and Visual Studio Team System since 1996, this CEO has honed his engineering skills by serving on several Microsoft software design review teams, including C#, Azure and Visual Studio Team System ALM.

A regular speaker at developer conferences around the world and has written numerous articles and books – Essential C# 8.0 is his most recent (itl.tc/EssentialCSharp). Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Illinois and a Masters in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He continues to attract elite team members with proven expertise in utilizing best practice application lifecycle management and software engineering practices to deliver quality solutions on time, in scope and within budget.

When not bonding with his computer, Mark is searching for his next adventure with his wife Elisabeth and three children, Benjamin, Hanna and Abigail.

Check out itl.tc/elegant-c-sharp/ for a blog with links to past articles and media appearances.

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Jason Morse

Excellent Book for Harnessing the C# Language

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2010

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Essential C# 4.0 is a well written, high quality book receiving a well deserved placement on my reference bookshelf. The author has done an excellent job focusing on the C# language itself without becoming buried in the .NET libraries. In other words how to use the C# language and its constructs to harness .NET.

When I got the book I first started reading the introduction and continued will into the first chapter. It was such an easy read that I pretty much read the whole book from front to back. Even in the early chapters, such as flow control, I was finding myself picking up features or behaviors that I had previously overlooked or plainly forgotten. In addition to including the latest C# 4.0 features such as parallel task library, a dedicated C# 4.0 table of contents lists the new features and patterns so I can quickly catch up. An interesting feature is the mind map at the beginning of every chapter visually representing its contents. I like that how different options of solving a specific problem are detailed but the author goes further with recommendations based on best practices (for example, the Dispose pattern). Code example changes are highlighted as topics are flushed out to easily show the implementation revisions. Historical information is a nice touch to add context (for example, the origin of iterators).

I recommend using this book in tandem with other high quality reference books on .NET libraries, .NET framework design guidelines, common language runtime (CLR), and software development processes.

I prefer having a physical copy of my favorite books that I can hold, bookmark, sketch notes, etc. along with an easily searchable electronic version. My largest criticism of the book is with the the publisher - Addison Wesley. The back cover advertises "free online edition with purchase of this book." Reading the fine print inside you discover that it's actually a 45-day trial for Safari Books Online website. I would much rather have the PDF version available for little to no charge that some other publishers offer.

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Keith

Not a reference, not a beginner book, needs work.

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011

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I am taking C# at my local college. Great teacher who programs in his day job. He suggested this book for the class. My background, I just finished getting an "A" in VB.NET 2010. I am also taking Java, and that book is a nice beginner book with some decent reference capability as they have common classes in an appendix. I used to program many years ago, but grew out of touch.

I hate this book. Many, many times the book will talk about something that is never defined. There is no glossary to look up those things either. The index is missing a lot of terms in the book. I am up to chapter five and one program has been wrong so far. Also the book likes to change terms, never explaining that they are the same thing. I still don't know for sure. The book will often explain something using somethings else, that isn't clear. As if that solves it.

This NOT a beginner book. Even though sections are marked beginner and advanced, that doesn't make it a beginner book. Beginner books repeat things several times in several different ways and have good examples. This doesn't repeat things, but it will talk about one topic, then pick up that topic later to give more info. This can be good, but in this case it just made my notes disjointed as it should have been presented together. It is not a good reference because of the index problems.

This book does not cover Windows Forms. If you want to learn to make a Windows program, this book will not help. I repeat, there are no forms, no buttons, no message boxes, no mouse, etc. There have been so many times I have had to look things up on the internet after reading a section. That frustrates me to no end.

The book does have value. I am learning things from it. But I can't recommend it for the beginner at all. It isn't a good reference book. I don't see advanced tricks that I would look for in a advanced book. So maybe a intermediate programmer might find some value. But I think there are better books out there.

PS - I normally don't do book reviews, but this book bothered me enough to do this one. I really don't understand the other reviews. Are they afraid of saying something bad? I.e. if yo can't say something good, don't say anything at all.

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Neil Laslett

A Rare Find

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2011

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It's rare to find a tech book that is this well written. The ideas are all clearly laid out and explained, without a lot for window dressing "for dummies". This book is smart and moves forward at a good pace (not too fast, not too slow). If you're working in C# (in any capacity) and want to really wrap your head around the language - including some of the more unique or esoteric points - this is the book you've been looking for. Granted, it doesn't go into many of the technologies that use C# (such as ADO.NET) but that's not what this book is for. It's for really learning the language.

If you feel like you've been faking your way through your projects, only partially understanding more advanced topics like interfaces, inheritance, and delegates, please get this book. It will make you better in every aspect of your work, much to your own relief (and those who follow after).

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J. Bright

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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2010

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Bought the book after reading the amazon recommendations. Compared to the O'Reilly "Programming C# 4.0" I found it weak. The O'Reilly edition is a lot denser, and wastes less time covering trivialities that you'll know if you already program in something like C++. "Essential C# 4.0" also suffers from the modern programming book curse of BIG TYPE + BIG SPACING to make the book look bigger and longer than it really is. Overall, disappointing.

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Shasha

Good book.

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2010

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I am coming back to C# after taking a break for a year. I like the way every section of every chapter has a beginners and advanced level notes and code samples. That way I can read forward and come back to program sample programs.
Well written book.

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Abid Shaik

Love it!! A must Have as every body said.

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013

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This is a must have if you are a C# developer. This is a good "reference" book for C# developers. This is not for absolute beginners but for programmers with some C# knowledge. Over all a 5/5 for Mark!!

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Maciej Lisman

Excellent C# reference book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2013

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This book is only about C# language. What makes it exceptional, is great written english and deep knowledge of subject by author. There are sections for beginner and advanced readers, so everybody will find some useful information. Even if you are proficient c# developer you will find it great refreshment for your skills! Much better than this one:
Programming Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008: The Language: The Language

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応答なし。海外との交渉はダメ

Reviewed in Japan on October 2, 2014

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ページが大きく割れて、問い合わせているのに応答なし。
再度連絡しても、音沙汰ないだろう。

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peturingi

Religious.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2013

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This book praices C# like its a religion. I was forced to read this at my university and almost felt discusted every time I had to flip a page. Ended up not reading more than a quarter of that book.

Leo

Great book could have better formatting for kindle

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2012

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The book is great it contains lots of great information about C# in an accessible way. However for kindle the code snippets are images which makes all devices treat them fairly weirdly.

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