C# 2008 for Programmers, 3rd edition
Authors: Paul J. Deitel, Harvey M. Deitel
Venue: Deitel Developer Series (2008)

The professional programmers Deitel guide to C# and the powerful Microsoft .NET FrameworkWritten for programmers with a background in C++, Java or other high-level languages, this book applies the Deitel signature live-code approach to teaching programming and explores Microsofts C# language and .NET Framework 3.5 in depth. The book is updated for Visual Studio 2008 and C# 3.0, and presents C# concepts in the context of fully tested programs, complete with syntax shading, code highlighting, line-by-line code descriptions, and program outputs. The book features 200+ C# applications with about 20,000 lines of proven C# code, and hundreds of tips that will help you build robust applications.Start with a concise introduction to C# using an early classes and objects approach, then rapidly move on to more advanced topics, including the .NET Framework 3.5, LINQ, WPF, ASP.NET AJAX, WCF web services and Silverlight. Youll enjoy the Deitels classic treatment of object-oriented programming and the OOD/UML ATM case study, including a complete C# implementation. When youre finished, youll have everything you need to build next-generation Windows applications, web applications and web services.TheDeitel Developer Series isdesigned for practicing programmers. The series presents focused treatments of emerging technologies, including .NET, Java, web services, Internet and web development, and more. Practical, example-rich coverage of:.Net Framework 3.5Types, Arrays, LINQ to ObjectsException HandlingLINQ, Object/Collection InitializersOOP: Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism, InterfacesWinForms, WPF, XAML, Event HandlingWPF Graphics/Multimedia, SilverlightLists, Queues, Stacks, TreesGeneric Collections, Generic Methods and ClassesXML, LINQ to XMLDatabase, SQL, LINQ to SQLASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAXWeb Forms, Web ControlsWCF Web ServicesOOD/UML 2 CASE STUDYAnd more Visit www.deitel.comto:Download code examplesCheck out the growing list of programming, Web 2.0, and software-related Resource CentersTo receive updates for this book, subscribe to the free Deitel Buzz Online e-mail newsletter at www.deitel.com/newsletter/subscribe.htmlRead archived issues of the Deitel Buzz Online Visit www.deitel.com/training for information on Deitels Dive Into Series corporate training courses delivered on-site worldwide Pre-Publication Reviewer Testimonials The ultimate, comprehensive book that teaches you how to program using the latest Microsoft technologies. Excellent explanations, lots of examples, all the necessary theoretical background and all the latest technologies for desktop, web and databases. The best overview of Silverlight. Kirill Osenkov, MicrosoftAn excellent, true objects-first book. Excellent introduction to collections. The generics material is a real asset.Gavin Osborne, Saskatchewan Institutue of Applied Science & TechnologyThe early Introduction to Classes and Objects is brilliant. Coverage of ASP.NET 3.5 is exceptional. Includes a great introduction to ASP.NET AJAX. Jos Antonio Gonzlez Seco, Parliament of AndalusiaGreat chapter on polymorphism. Eric Lippert, MicrosoftIllustrates the best practices of C# programming. Teaches how to program in the large, with material on object-oriented programming and software engineering principles. Mingsheng Hong, Cornell UniversityExcellent introduction to the world of .NET, using the Deitels live-code approach and real-world examples. Bonnie Berent, Microsoft C# MVPExcellent chapter on exceptions. Very good chapter on Winforms GUIs. Marcelo Guerra Hahn, MicrosoftPerfect for professionals. Thorough introductions to the debugger and LINQ. Vinay Ahuja, MicrosoftThe TV/video viewer will enthuse readers and help them see how complex graphics effects can be created easily in WPF. A good example of data binding in WPF. Ged Mead, Microsoft MVP, DevCity.NetAn excellent introduction to XML, LINQ to XML and related technologies. Helena Kotas, MicrosoftGood overview of relational databases. It hits on the right LINQ to SQL idioms. Alex Turner, MicrosoftGreat overview of producing and consuming web services with WCF. Dan Crevier, Microsoft