Rockford Lhotka started writing his Business Objects books in
1996, and over the years, he’s become one of the world’s foremost
authorities on building distributed object-oriented systems. His
industry-standard VB .NET Business Objects book not only addresses
changes in .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005, but also reflects
substantial enhancements and improvements to the CSLA .NET Framework
and how it can be used to create enterprise-level .NET applications.

Expert C# Business Objects
is for developers who want to see Lhotka’s ideas applied in the C#
idiom. The book takes you from an opening discussion of logical
architectures to detailed n-tier deployment options using the CSLA .NET
Framework.

The depth of Rockford’s thinking now influences
developers across language boundaries. With this book, you can learn
directly from the expert whose framework has become universally
accepted and respected.

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Core C# and .NET is the no-nonsense, example-rich guide to achieving
exceptional results with C# 2.0 and .NET 2.0. Writing for experienced
programmers, Stephen Perry presents today’s best practices for
leveraging both C# 2.0 language features and Microsoft’s .NET 2.0
infrastructure.

Like all books in the Core Series, Core C# and
.NET focuses on solving real-world problems with serious, non-trivial
code. Perry’s broad, deep coverage ranges from new C# generics to Web
services, from reflection to security. He systematically introduces the
development of Windows Forms applications and the effective use of GDI+
graphics classes. He offers detailed guidance on data management with
XML and ADO.NET, plus advanced coverage of threading, remoting, and
code security. Finally, Perry presents an extensive section on Web
development, covering ASP.NET, state management, HTTP requests, and
much more.

With practical insights into everything from
scalability to localization, this is the C# book you’ve been searching
for: your definitive guide to building production-quality C#
applications.

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Apply what you know about extreme programming and object-oriented
design to learning C# and the Microsoft� .NET Framework on the fly.
Author Ron Jeffries, a leading voice and practitioner in the extreme
programming movement, demonstrates how to apply its key
concepts�including the use of customer stories, customer acceptance
tests, and “Spikes”�and the fundamental techniques of Simple Design,
Test-Driven Development, and Refactoring to create practical,
.NET-ready applications. You�ll also learn how to use NUnit, a
unit-testing tool for .NET languages. This essential, high-level
reference provides the expert guidance, hands-on insights, and
downloadable code you need to build an XML editor, a database
application, a Web service, and other useful applications�quickly
extending your extreme programming expertise to .NET and helping you
deliver business value right away.

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With the latest incarnations of ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005, programming dynamic data-driven websites with Microsoft technologies has become easier and much more efficient than ever before. Fewer mouse clicks and fewer lines of code can now enable more powerful features and the tools you need � Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Editions and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition � are free!

In this book you�ll learn how to best use the free development tools offered by Microsoft to build an online product catalogue with shopping cart, checkout, product searching, product recommendations, a control panel, customer accounts, order processing and much much more. You�ll learn how to handle payments by integrating PayPal, DataCash and VeriSign Payflow Pro into your site. We�ll also teach you how to expand your site�s product listing by expanding your product section through web services.
Each feature you add to your website will introduce you to new challenges and theoretical concepts, which are carefully analyzed and explained throughout the book. You will gain an intimate understanding of every piece of code you write. This understanding will enable you to build your own powerful and flexible websites efficiently and rapidly with ASP.NET 2.0.

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Visual C# 2005 Express Edition STARTER KIT Are you ready to jump into
the exciting world of programming and create your own cutting-edge
applications? Microsoft MVP F. Scott Barker clearly shows you how to
program using Visual C# 2005 Express, taking you from introductions and
concepts to the deployment of your applications. First, Barker explains
how to install Visual C# 2005 Express, which is included on CD-ROM, and
walks you through programming basics. You’ll then learn how to build
user interface elements in order to develop applications using Windows
Forms. And you’ll find out how to use data in your applications as you
examine database concepts, data controls, SQL Server Express features,
and ADO.NET. This starter kit provides you with all the tools you’ll
need to write your own programs in Visual C# 2005 Express. It will help
you quickly gain the skills to begin using C# so that you can produce
software applications that have no limits. What you will learn from
this book * The basics of programming in the Windows(r) environment *
How to take advantage of the visual tools within Visual C# 2005 Express
* Ways to test and debug your applications so they run smoothly *
Techniques for working with ADO.NET classes * Tips for incorporating
SQL Server Express features into your applications * How to develop
applications with Visual C# 2005 Express using Windows Forms, ASP.NET,
and Windows Services Who this book is for This book is for first time
programmers who want an easy way to delve into the exciting features of
Visual C# 2005 Express and begin creating their own customized
applications. Wrox Starter Kits give you a CD-ROM with the software
development tools you need to get started as well as structured
tutorials that walk you through all the techniques you need to begin
programming right away.

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Master all the elements of this powerful new language from Microsoft
Harness object-oriented programming techniques and advanced language
features Create Web services, ASP.NET applications, and other .NET
solutions If C# can do it, you can do it, too . . . Blending the
object-oriented power of C++ with the simplicity of Visual Basic, C# is
the ideal language for building sophisticated .NET components and
applications. This all-in-one guide by a team of .NET programming pros
delivers everything you need to get up and running with C# a complete
tour of the language and practical guidance on developing a variety of
.NET solutions. Take the language tour and get the scoop on C# basics
and object-oriented techniques as well as on advanced topics such as
delegates and versioning. Then turn to the solutions section for all
the examples and source code you need to jumpstart a C# project,
whether it s a Windows Form or an ASP.NET application. Inside, you ll
find complete coverage of C# Get up to speed on expressions, functions,
data types, and other C# fundamentals Master classes, overloaded
operators, inheritance, and other object-oriented tools Harness the
power of namespaces, interfaces, enumerations, and delegates Explore
the ins and outs of exceptions, attributes, versioning, and unsafe code
Create real-world Windows Forms and WebForms applications Build
components to access files or a database Use C# in an ASP.NET
application Integrate COM with .NET using C#

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Aimed at the reader with some previous programming experience, C# and the .NET Platform provides an enjoyable and well-paced tutorial for learning C# and Microsoft’s new .NET Framework. This well-written guide is all you need to get onboard with the latest in Windows development.

Today, there are a growing number of titles available for C#. This text strikes an
excellent balance between a basic language tutorial with an authoritative presentation of what’s new and better in .NET with coverage of the some of the inner details of the platform, including deployment. The author’s patient writing style is never dull or overly
technical, which will mean this book is a good choice for a wide range of readers approaching C# from a variety of languages including C++, Java, and Visual Basic.

At certain points, the author looks at “intermediate language” (IL) bytecodes that underlie the C# language. This is particularly informative in chapters that look at assemblies and deployment. As a tour of the basics of the C# language, this book distinguishes itself with short, effective examples (many of which use a set of classes modeling cars). Coverage of programming Windows Forms is really good, as is the chapter on getting the older COM and .NET components to interoperate. The focus of this book is mostly on traditional client-side development, though it does cover the latest in Web development with sections on basic ASP.NET and Web services, which round out the book.

The author does a good job at explaining how .NET works while bringing readers of different abilities up to speed with C#. Experts will appreciate the detail on class design, COM, and Web services, while beginners will be able to follow the author’s
well-organized tour of the basics. In all, this combination of strengths makes C# and the .NET Platform an attractive choice in the growing list of titles on Microsoft’s latest programming language.
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You dont need coddling; you dont need to be told what you already know.What you need is a book that uses your experience as a Java or C++ programmer to give you a leg up into the challenges and rewards of C#.And this Practical Guide is precisely what youre after.

Written by a team that boasts extensive experience teaching C# to professionals, this book provides a practical, efficient explanation of the language itself, covering basic to advanced features and calling out all thats new in 2.0. Its instruction is always firmly situated within the context of the .NET framework and bolstered by code examples, key lessons in object-oriented programming, and installments of a realistic application programming tutorial. Concise and incisive, this is the best way to master the worlds fastest-growing and most marketable programming language.

* Provides a carefully focused explanation of every aspect of the C# language,
including entire chapters on the unified type system, advanced types, collections, generics, reflection and attributes.
* Highlights all features new to the latest version of C# and organizes its presentation of C# according to the key principles of object-oriented programming and the .NET framework.
* Using end-of-chapter exercises, incrementally develops a cohesive application programming tutorial.
* Includes an easy-to-use appendix on the grammatical rules of C# and provides downloadable example code via the companion website.
* Provides a carefully focused explanation of every aspect of the C# language, including entire chapters on the unified type system, advanced types, collections, generics, reflection and attributes.
* Highlights all features new to the latest version of C# and organizes its presentation of C# according to the key principles of object-oriented programming and the .NET framework.
* Using end-of-chapter exercises, incrementally develops a cohesive application programming tutorial.
* Includes an easy-to-use appendix on the grammatical rules of C# and provides downloadable example code via the companion website.
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C# is the key language for Microsoft’s next generation of Windows
services, the .NET platform. This new programming language is fast and
modern and was designed to increase programmer productivity. C# enables
programmers to quickly build a wide range of applications for the new
Microsoft .NET platform. The .Net platform enables developers to build
C# components to become Web services available across the Internet.
Using C# language constructs, these components can be converted into
Web services, allowing them to be invoked across the Internet.
Gunnerson’s book is designed as a comprehensive reference for
professional programmers to help get them up to speed on C#. The author
is a lead developer on Microsoft’s C# development team, and has logged
many developer hours writing and testing C# code. As such, he is
uniquely poised to teach developers the effective use of this new
language. A Microsoft insider, Gunnerson is also able to explain to
readers how C# fits into Microsoft’s new .NET framework. A final
section of the book provides a history of C#, and a language comparison
to other widely used programming languages. Gunnerson’s book provides a
foundation upon which programmers can begin to develop in C#. Among the
core topics covered are the COM+ environment, statements and flow of
execution, classes, structs, interfaces, expressions, arrays, enums,
delegates and events, exception handling, interoperability, and
selected advanced topics.

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Comparing and contrasting many of the
advantages and drawbacks of Java and C#, this guide allows programmers
to make informed, intelligent decisions based on the unique uses of
each language.

Book Info
Not an introductory guide to C#,
rather it builds on what Java programmers already know about
object-oriented languages to give them an efficient means to master the
.NET framework. Compares and contrasts many of the advantages and
drawbacks of Java and C#. Softcover.

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