Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2005
Microsoft .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Visual C# (CSharp, C Sharp, C-Sharp) Developer Training, Visual Studio
|
Contents |
C# Online.NET Book Review
I am preparing myself to take the .NET Exam 70-536 before my coupon runs out. I purchased this book; because, it is from Microsoft which I assumed would be the definitive word for the exam. And, well it may be. However, the book is so poorly organized, written, and edited that I have little use for it except, occasionally, to look up a particular topic. Although you can use it in that way, poor editing, and poor sentence structure combine to make the book virtually unreadable. If you are looking for C# example code, this is not the book for you either. I would critique the writing style, but it does not have one.
Admittedly, the C# language is a concretion of constructs and features; so, it is not an easy subject to organize into a book. But, all the more important to organize the material properly for the reader. This book is of no more use than your C# Favorites list in your browser.
Normally, reviewers get free copies of the books they review. Reviewers are accustomed to receiving early copies filled with typos and errors: We tend not to criticize on that score knowing the store copies will be more error free. However, I have the retail copy; and, it has many typos and errors.
Since I—personally—purchased this book, I need to try to maintain some objectivity. On the plus side, it does cover quite a few C# topics. And, it gives extensive coverage—more than a hundred pages—to debugging under Visual Studio. This book is suited for experienced Windows programmers who want to research isolated topics.
Bottom line
Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2005: The Language cannot be recommended.
Book description
Get the in-depth reference and pragmatic, real-world insights you need to exploit the enhanced language features and core capabilities in Visual C# 2005. Programming expert Donis Marshall deftly builds your proficiency with classes, structs, and other fundamentals, and advances your expertise with more-advanced topics such as debugging, threading, and memory management. Combining incisive reference with hands-on coding examples and best practices, this CORE REFERENCE focuses on mastering the C# skills you need to build innovative solutions for smart clients and the Web.
Publisher's description
Completely revised for Visual C# 2005, this book expertly illustrates the intricacies and applications of the language—in a single, pragmatic volume. Key Book Benefits:
- Delves into the core, must-know topics for developers working with Visual C# 2005, and advances their mastery with essential skills
- Examines new language features, such as generics, code snippets, and anonymous methods, in depth, while also providing updated information about classic features such as namespaces and metadata
- Provides hands-on code examples to illustrate concepts and build skills mastery
