With its support for Language-Integrated Query (LINQ), C# 3.0 has revolutionized C# programming, and bestselling author Herb Schildt has updated and expanded his classic programming reference to cover it. Using carefully crafted explanations, insider tips, and hundreds of examples, this book presents in-depth coverage of all aspects of C#, including its keywords, syntax, and core libraries. Of course, details on the new C# 3.0 features, such as LINQ, lambda expressions, implicitly typed variables, and anonymous types are included.

Essential for every C# programmer, this comprehensive guide is written in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Herb the choice of millions worldwide. Whether you are a novice programmer or a seasoned pro, the answers to all of your C# questions can be found in this definitive resource.

Coverage includes: Data types and operatorsControl statements Classes and objectsConstructors, destructors, and methodsInterfaces, arrays, enumerations, and structuresMethod and operator overloadingInheritance and virtual methodsReflection and runtime type IDException handling Delegates, properties, events, and indexersAttributes MultithreadingGenericsLINQ (Language-Integrated Query)Lambda expressionsAnonymous typesExtension methodsImplicitly typed variablesI/O, networking, and collectionsThe preprocessor and much, much more

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media

ISBN:

9780071588416

Publication date:

January 2009

Length:

231mm

Width:

185mm

Thickness:

46mm

Weight:

1470g

Edition:

3rd Edition, Fully REV & Upd

Pages:

912

Illustrations:

Illustrated

• Part One: The C# Language Chapter 1: The Creation of C# Chapter 2: An Overview of C# Chapter 3: Data Types, Literals, and Variables Chapter 4: Operators Chapter 5: Program Control Statements Chapter 6: Introducing Classes, Objects, and Methods Chapter 7: Arrays and Strings Chapter 8: A Closer Look at Methods and Classes Chapter 9: Operator Overloading Chapter 10: Indexers and Properties Chapter 11: Inheritance Chapter 12: Interfaces, Structures, and Enumerations Chapter 13: Exception Handling Chapter 14: Using I/O Chapter 15: Delegates and Events Chapter 16: Namespaces, The Preprocessor, and Assemblies Chapter 17: Runtime Type ID, Reflection, and Attributes Chapter 18: Generics Chapter 19: Lambda Expressions Chapter 20: LINQ Chapter 21: Unsafe code, Pointers, Nullable Types, and Miscellaneous Topics Part Two: Exploring the C# Library Chapter 22: Exploring the System Namespace Chapter 23: Strings and Formatting Chapter 24: Multithreaded Programming Chapter 25: Collections, Enumerators, and Iterators Chapter 26: Networking Through the Internet Part 3: Applying C# Chapter 27: Functional Programming Chapter 28: Building Components Chapter 29: Creating Form-Based Windows Applications Chapter 30: A Recursive-Descent Expression Parser Appendix A: XML Comment Quick Reference