Programming .NET Components, 2nd Edition, O'Reilly
Microsoft .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Visual C# (CSharp, C Sharp, C-Sharp) Developer Training, Visual Studio
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C# Online.NET Book Review
This is an update of the highly lauded Programming .NET Components. The updated elements include new language features and migration requirements.
The book is not for beginning .NET programmers. On second thought, the author's lucid style will appeal to any intelligent reader. Nevertheless, intermediate to advanced programmers will profit most from the professional approaches, insights, and analyses found in one of the best advanced books available. It is replete with best practices, defensive coding techniques, and design trade-offs. It reminds me of a Masters class in .NET development.
Some chapters—e.g. Remoting, Multithreading—should be required reading not only for developers but for technical writers as well. And, many of the advanced topics—e.g. Events, Security, Versioning—contain information not to be found on MSDN.
Our author has a simple yet profound style that aries from the fact that he actually knows what he is talking about. He is not a repackager of information like many technical authors; rather, he speaks from knowledge and experience. So, he often discusses both the pros and the cons of any possible course of action. This enables the reader to make informed design and implementation decisions.
In addition, the thoughtful information is so well-organized and presented that the reader will find himself reading the book straight through as if it were a page turner. The ideal reader is a .NET developer or architect involved in component-oriented development in framework or product development. Or, someone who wants to be.
All of the source code examples are in the C# language.
Bottom line
Programming .NET Components is a Masters class for .NET developers.
Publisher's description
Programming .NET Components, Second Edition is the consummate introduction to the Microsoft .NET Framework--the technology of choice for building components on Windows platforms. From its many lessons, tips, and guidelines, readers will learn how to use the .NET Framework to program reusable, maintainable, and robust components. Following in the footsteps of its best-selling predecessor, Programming .NET Components, Second Edition has been updated to cover .NET 2.0.
Brilliantly compiled by author Juval Lowy, Programming .NET Components, Second Edition is the consummate introduction to the Microsoft .NET Framework--the technology of choice for building components on Windows platforms. From its many lessons, tips, and guidelines, readers will learn how to use the .NET Framework to program reusable, maintainable, and robust components. Following in the footsteps of its best-selling predecessor, Programming .NET Components, Second Edition has been updated to cover .NET 2.0. It remains one of the few practical books available on this topic. This invaluable resource is targeted at anyone who develops complex or enterprise-level applications with the .NET platform--an ever-widening market. In fact, nearly two million Microsoft developers worldwide now work on such systems. Programming .NET Components, Second Edition begins with a look at the fundamentals of component-oriented programming and then progresses from there. It takes the time to carefully examine how components can simplify and add flexibility to complex applications by allowing users to extend their capabilities. Next, the book introduces a variety of .NET essentials, as well as .NET development techniques. Within this discussion on component development, a separate chapter is devoted to each critical development feature, including asynchronous calls, serialization, remoting, security, and more. All the while, hazardous programming pitfalls are pointed out, saving the reader from experiencing them the hard way. A .NET expert and noted authority on component-oriented programming, Lowy uses his unique access to Microsoft technical teams to the best possible advantage, conveying detailed, insider information in easy-to-grasp, activity-filled language. This hands-on approach is designed to allow individuals to learn by doing rather than just reading. Indeed, after digesting Programming .NET Components, Second Edition, readers should be able to start developing .NET components immediately. Programming .NET Components, Second Edition is the consummate introduction to the Microsoft .NET Framework--the technology of choice for building components on Windows platforms. From its many lessons, tips, and guidelines, readers will learn how to use the .NET Framework to program reusable, maintainable, and robust components. Following in the footsteps of its best-selling predecessor, Programming .NET Components, Second Edition has been updated to cover .NET 2.0. This invaluable resource is targeted at anyone who develops complex or enterprise-level applications with the .NET platform--an ever-widening market.
About the author(s)
Juval Löwy is a software architect and the principal of IDesign, a company specializing in .NET architecture consulting and advanced .NET training. Juval is Microsoft's Regional Director for the Silicon Valley, working with Microsoft on helping the industry adopt .NET. Juval participates in the Microsoft internal design reviews for future versions of .NET and related technologies. Juval published numerous articles, regarding almost every aspect of .NET development, and is a frequent presenter at development conferences. Microsoft recognized Juval as a Software Legend as one of the world's top .NET experts and industry leaders.
Table of Contents (abbreviated)
- Chapter 1: Introducing Component-Oriented Programming
- Chapter 2: .NET Component-Oriented Programming Essentials
- Chapter 3: Interface-Based Programming
- Chapter 4: Lifecycle Management
- Chapter 5: Versioning
- Chapter 6: Events
- Chapter 7: Asynchronous Calls
- Chapter 8: Multithreading and Concurrency Management
- Chapter 9: Serialization and Persistence
- Chapter 10: Remoting
- Chapter 11: Context and Interception
- Chapter 12: Security
- Appendix A: Interface-Based Web Services
- Appendix B: Unifying Windows Forms and ASP.NET Security
- Appendix C: Reflection and Attributes
- Appendix D: Generics
- Appendix E: C# Coding Standard
