The programming language C# was built with the future of application development in mind. Pursuing that vision, C#'s designers succeeded in creating a safe, simple, component-based, high-performance language that works effectively with Microsoft's .NET Framework. Now the favored language among those programming for the Microsoft platform, C# continues to grow in popularity as more developers discover its strength and flexibility. And, from the start, C# developers have relied on Programming C# both as an introduction to the language and a means of further building their skills. The fourth edition of Programming C#--the top-selling C# book on the market--has been updated to the C# ISO standard as well as changes to Microsoft's implementation of the language. It also provides notes and warnings on C# 1.1 and C# 2.0. Aimed at experienced programmers and web developers, Programming C#, 4th Edition, doesn't waste too much time on the basics. Rather, it focuses on the features and programming patterns unique to the C# language. New C# 2005 features covered in-depth include:

• Visual Studio 2005

• Generics

• Collection interfaces and iterators

• Anonymous methods

• New ADO.NET data controls

• Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming

Author Jesse Liberty, an acclaimed web programming expert and entrepreneur, teaches C# in a way that experienced programmers will appreciate by grounding its applications firmly in the context of Microsoft's .NET platform and the development of desktop and Internet applications. Liberty also incorporates reader suggestions from previous editions to help create the most consumer-friendly guide possible.

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS - 2008-06-10
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This is one of, if not the single most poorly written book I've ever read. If you want to read from a monotonous author who is overly presumptuous about your prior programming knowledge, then buy this book! But if you want to learn anything about programming C# in a somewhat reasonable, logical way that doesn't make you want to jump off a bridge - buy another book.

I'm an experienced php programmer with moderate knowledge on the principles of object-oriented programming, and this author just confused me more. Don't ever buy this book other than maybe as a reference if you're already an expert.

Good, but Dull - 2009-10-18
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Before I read this I had only the programming knowledge of Jesse's other book, C# 2005, as both were laying around the house from when my brother read them. I read only about 70 pages before I realized this book would be much better. I am on page 104 right now and I just can't make myself sit down and read it. I could always sit down and read other books with no problem (and not wanting to put them down.) This is not the case, however, with this book. The information is great, but the only time I can really stand to read it is at school when it is broken down into, say, 10 minute intervals throughout the day. This book is very long and it is taking forever to get through. I can sit down and read, but I get bored fast. It is 666 pages of small print and maybe if that print was more interesting, I would be good, but it reminds me of the way the adults talk in Charlie Brown. Wah wah wah wah wahhhhh. A lot of the beginning is, "Say you want to ________. You would __________ which is called ________. Here are a couple examples. This will be discussed in greater detail in chapter ___." I am looking at other books because of this.

"Boy, that was long." Yeah that was me rambling on. If you didn't bother reading that basically if you want good info, read it. If want to read this in a short amount of time or want to just sit down in learn a language in a matter of days, move on.

Programming C#: Building .NET Applications with C# - 2008-11-17
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This used book was exactly as promised and was sent and delivered promptly, at a fair price. I would happily use this vendor again.

I never got the book. - 2008-09-17
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I never got the book. I emailed the seller and he did not reply to my emails.

Confused and assuming - 2008-06-14
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I found this book one of the most confusing I've owned and I've bought 20 books in the past two years. The Author has a choppy writing style that leaves me highly confused. An example is the chapter on delegates and events...a short introduction, a complex example, a little more complex example, then more of a complex example...too much code samples and not enough concepts! I think a book should explain a basic concept with a short example first, then develop upward. Out of my collection of a few dozen books, I'm sad to say this ranks the lowest.

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