Dirk Strauss - C# 7 and .NET Core Cookbook

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First published: April 2017

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ISBN 978-1-78728-627-6

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When the author of this book, Dirk Strauss, asked me if I'd write a foreword , it took me about n milliseconds (where n is a small integer) to reply with a "yes". I've known Dirk for a few years, starting when we worked on a project that involved C# Code Contracts. Quite some time ago I worked with the Research in Software Engineering group at Microsoft Research, who originally developed Code Contracts, so when I saw Dirk's explanation of the technology, I knew immediately that Dirk has a rare ability to understand, use, and most importantly with regards to C# 7 and .NET Core Cookbook, explain ideas in a clear and precise way.

Most of my colleagues and I believe that a major challenge facing .NET developers, and in fact all software developers, is the astonishing explosion of new technologies and the associated tidal wave of various forms of documentation. It's becoming increasingly difficult to find those few valuable resources that get to the point quickly, and explain technologies and paradigms succinctly so you can get on with your work. This book is one such reference. I hope you'll enjoy and value C# 7 and .NET Core Cookbook as much as I do!

Dr. James McCaffrey

Microsoft Research

Dirk Strauss is a software developer and Microsoft .NET MVP from South Africa with over 13 years of programming experience. He has extensive experience in SYSPRO Customization (an ERP system), with C# and web development being his main focus.

He works for Evolution Software, but in all fairness, he can't really call it working at all. When you're having fun and loving what you do with incredibly inspirational individuals, you will not work a day in your life.

He authored the C# Programming Cookbook in 2016 (also published by Packt) and has written for Syncfusion, contributing to the Succinctly series of eBooks.

He also blogs at https://dirkstrauss.com/, whenever he gets a chance.

Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati is a senior consultant and a senior analyst/developer using Microsoft technologies. He works for Agic Technology ( http://www.agictech.com ). He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for .NET, Microsoft Certified Application Developer for .NET, and Microsoft Certified Professional. He is also a prolific author and a technical reviewer. Over the last ten years, he's written articles for Italian and international magazines, and coauthored more than 10 books on a variety of computer topics.

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