Beginning C# 7 Programming with Visual Studio 2017

 Easily get started programming using the ultra-versatile C# 7 and Visual Studio 2017

Beginning C# 7 Programming with Visual Studio 2017 is the beginner’s ultimate guide to the world’s most popular programming language. Whether you’re new to programming entirely, or just new to C#, there has never been a better time to get started. The new C# 7 and Visual Studio 2017 updates feature a number of new tools and features that streamline the workflow, simplify the code, and make it easier than ever to build high-quality apps. This book walks you through everything you need to know, starting from the very basics, to have you programming in no time. You’ll learn about variables, flow control, and object oriented programming, then move into Web and Windows programming as well as databases and XML. The companion website provides downloadable code examples, and practical Try It Out sections provide explicit, step-by-step instructions for writing your own useful, customizable code.

C# 7 can be used to build Windows applications, program Windows 10, and write Web apps when used alongside ASP.NET. With programming skills becoming de rigueur in fields far beyond the tech world, C# 7 is a great place to start building versatile, helpful skills. This book gets you started quickly and easily with instruction from a master-team of C# programmers.

• Learn how to program using the world’s leading programming language
• Build smarter, faster apps using the latest features in C# 7 and Visual Studio 2017
• Find and fix bugs sooner, saving headaches down the line
• Integrate with all .NET Core, Azure applications, cloud services, Docker containers, and more

The world of programming can seem intimidating to a beginner, and the prospect of learning a whole new “language” can seem daunting. Beginning C# 7 Programming with Visual Studio 2017 demystifies the process and shows you how to bring your ideas to life.

Table of Contents

PART I: The C# Language
Chapter 1 Introducing C#
Chapter 2 Writing A C# Program
Chapter 3 Variables And Expressions
Chapter 4 Flow Control
Chapter 5 More About Variables
Chapter 6 Functions
Chapter 7 Debugging And Error Handling
Chapter 8 Introduction To Object‐Oriented Programming
Chapter 9 Defining Classes
Chapter 10 Defining Class Members
Chapter 11 Collections, Comparisons, And Conversions
Chapter 12 Generics
Chapter 13 Additional C# Techniques

PART II: Windows Programming
Chapter 14 Basic Desktop Programming
Chapter 15 Advanced Desktop Programming

PART III: Cloud and Cross‐Platform Programming
Chapter 16 Basic Cloud Programming
Chapter 17 Advanced Cloud Programming And Deployment
Chapter 18 .Net Standard And .Net Core
Chapter 19 Asp.Net And Asp.Net Core

PART IV: Data Access
Chapter 20 Files
Chapter 21 Xml And Json
Chapter 22 Linq
Chapter 23 Databases

PART V: Additional Techniques
Chapter 24 Windows Communication Foundation
Chapter 25 Universal Apps

Appendix: Exercise Solutions