The unique, visual format of Illustrated C# 2008 has been specially created by author, and teacher of development methods, Daniel Solis. The concise text, use of tables to clarify language features, frequent figures and diagrams, as well as focused code samples all combine to create a unique approach that will help you understand and get to work with C# fast.
It was while teaching numerous seminars on various programming languages that the author realized the immense power diagrams have in explaining programming language concepts. Most people learn quicker and retain information better when the material is presented in a clean, simple, visual format. To achieve this result in his book, Solis uses concise text and bulleted lists, tables to clarify and summarize language features, as well as his renowned, ubiquitous figures and diagrams. Each language feature is illustrated with a concise and focused code sample for complete clarity.
Following an overview of the .NET platform and the role played by C#, you’ll soon move into exploring the C# language in its entirety, including all the new C# 2008 features right down to the most complex topics involved in C#. If you’re a C++ or VB programmer migrating to C# 2008, this book will be invaluable; the unique visual approach offers a far from lightweight treatment of C# 2008, so even the most experienced programmers will come away with a deeper understanding of the C# language.
What you’ll learn
Details of the C# 2008 language presented in a clear, concise treatment
New features in the latest version of .NET, in the author’s unique visual style
How C# differs from and is similar to other programming languages, aiding migrating C++ and VB programmers who already know how languages work
Who is this book for?
Visual Basic programmers interested in moving to C#
C++ programmers interested in moving to C#
Novice programmers interested in learning C#
Students in introductory programming classes learning C#
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A very friendly and thorough reference
This is a reference that constructs ones understanding of C# one feature at a time in a one step at a time methodical manner. The liberal use of diagrams helped me visualise concepts more easily. I liked this approach when the author discussed delegates and events. Many books try to explain it but I was satisfied that I understood completely only after reading this book. e.g. I did not know that a delegate is actually a cillection of callbacks (not just one) before this. I also liked the friendly, ... Read More
Rating: - Best Computer Teaching & Learning Book available today
Dan Solis's Illustrated C# 2008 is a pleasure to read and from which to learn, both with concise information and the easy to understand illustrations in it.
The illustrations make this book unique in that they make relatively foreign concepts easy to understand. They are consistent, build one on another, and make sense. He takes the concept of the stack and the heap, explaining how temporary data is stored, right from the beginning. With each new data type, or type member, an illustration shows ... Read More
Rating: - What every C# programmer needs to know
This is the C# book that I always keep next to me. If I am unsure about some type of class, delegates, interfaces, etc. I open up this book and get right up to speed. While concise, Dan leaves nothing out in terms of details required for effective C# programming.
The LINQ coverage is outstanding! It is so good that I hope Dan does an entire book on the subject. His mastery of informative graphics would be an ideal format for help to save us T-SQL hacks from having to stand on our heads to ... Read More
Rating: - You will not read a better book on C#
You will not read a better book on C#.
The first edition (2005) was great, this one is even better.
If you only get two books on C# then this should be one of them.
But, if you only buy one book... :) then get this one.
Sorry this review is short on content, but the other reviewer will bring you up to speed. (just the ones with 5 stars)
The 2008 version vs 2005 version
It includes a new chapter on asynchronous programming using ... Read More
Rating: - Clear and well organized
I now have 4 books on C# and this is by far the best (at least for me). The material is well organized with consice, well thought out explanations. In addition, the figures add a great deal of to clarify the text. To me, this book was written to inform.
As I usually make numerous notes this book fits my needs very well with an ample amount of white space.
