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Microsoft Visual C# 2010: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, 4th Edition

Sep 8, 2011 | No Comments

Using engaging examples and a clear, straightforward approach, MICROSOFT VISUAL C# 2010: AN INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, FOURTH EDITION guides beginning programmers through developing programs in the C# language. The book provides readers with a strong background knowledge of structured programming, method calling, and parameter passing, all of which are important concepts easily transferable to other programming languages. The Fourth Edition has been written and tested using the latest version of C#, Visual C# 2010, and now offers supplementary video lessons, expanded coverage of methods, and the option to study GUI applications earlier in the text. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Functional Programming in C#: Classic Programming Techniques for Modern Projects (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)

Jul 27, 2011 | No Comments

Take advantage of the growing trend in functional programming. C# is the number-one language used by .NET developers and one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It has many built-in functional programming features, but most are complex and little understood. With the shift to functional programming increasing at a rapid pace, you need to know how to leverage your existing skills to take advantage of this trend. Functional Programming in C# leads you along a path that begins with the historic value of functional ideas. Inside, C# MVP and functional programming expert Oliver Sturm explains the details of relevant language features in C# and describes theory and practice of using functional techniques in C#, including currying, partial application, composition, memoization, and monads. Next, he provides practical and versatile examples, which combine approaches to solve problems in several different areas, including complex scenarios like concurrency and high-performance calculation frameworks as well as simpler use cases like Web Services and business logic implementation. Shows how C# developers can leverage their existing skills to take advantage of functional programming Uses very little math theory and instead focuses on providing solutions to real development problems with functional programming methods, unlike traditional functional programming titles Includes examples ranging from simple cases to more complex scenarios Let Functional Programming in C# show you how to get in front of the shift toward functional programming. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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Programming C# 4.0: Building Windows, Web, and RIA Applications for the .NET 4.0 Framework, 6th Edition

Jul 23, 2011 | No Comments

With its support for dynamic programming, C# 4.0 continues to evolve as a versatile language on its own. But when C# is used with .NET Framework 4, the combination is incredibly powerful. This bestselling tutorial shows you how to build web, desktop, and rich Internet applications using C# 4.0 with .NET’s database capabilities, UI framework (WPF), extensive communication services (WCF), and more. In this sixth edition, .NET experts Ian Griffiths, Matthew Adams, and Jesse Liberty cover the latest enhancements to C#, as well as the fundamentals of both the language and framework. You’ll learn concurrent programming with C# 4.0, and how to use .NET tools such as the Entity Framework for easier data access, and the Silverlight platform for browser-based RIA development. Learn C# fundamentals, such as variables, flow control, loops, and methods Build complex programs with object-oriented and functional programming techniques Process large collections of data with the native query features in LINQ Communicate across networks with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Learn the advantages of C# 4.0’s dynamic language features Build interactive Windows applications with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Create rich web applications with Silverlight and ASP.NET Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)

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