C#
The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Learn C# Programming Step-by-Step
Mark Reed
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Table of Contents
Introduction
If you are taking up programming, learning C# is one of the best decisions you will make. Knowledge of C# helps you lay the right foundation for your career in programming. With this knowledge, it is easier to advance into modern programming languages. You will also find it easier to learn some software development technologies, too. The principles, concepts, and knowledge learned in this book are useful even for programmers who do not wish to venture deeper into C# programming. You will realize that most of the concepts are cross-platform in that you can still apply and implement them in other languages.
An important point of note when reading this book is that the basic concepts and principles of writing computer programs have remained unchanged for more than a decade. Even as new programming languages enter the fray and technologies advance, the principles of programming have remained the same. Therefore, as a beginner, you should learn to think instinctively from the start. While learning about C# programming, you should also start thinking about algorithms and solving problems. Programming is essentially about making the world better, one line of code at a time.
This book is ideal not just for beginners, but also for anyone who has already ventured into programming, but is looking to go further. It is written in a manner such that you will start from scratch and grow into C#, mastering the fundamentals along the way. While it might not turn you into a software developer or software engineer overnight, it will help you lay the foundation upon which you can scale up your knowledge in programming and technology, which you can then use to map the way forward for your career.
For readers who can already write some simple lines of code, programs, or even if you just started a programming course in school, do not assume anything. This is the best attitude to get you through the world of programming. Never underestimate anything you come across, or its potential. While this book is written for beginners, you will learn important skills and concepts that many expert programmers do not have.
If you have some programming experience, you can also read this book in-depth and remind yourself of the concepts you have learned. This will help you advance into object-oriented programming and working with algorithms. Computer science and knowledge in other information technologies is not mandatory prior to reading this book, but will help you comprehend the content better.
One of the most important skills you need in programming is the desire to learn. This is what makes the difference between successful and failed programmers. There are many lawyers, engineers, and experts in other fields who have since advanced into programming because of their desire. You will encounter several challenges in your programming career, and without the desire, you might lack the motivation to push through them. This also explains why these days you come across many good programmers and developers in the industry without a degree in computer science. Basic computer literacy is, however, a must have.
Using variables, working with data structures, organizing logical statements, writing conditional statements, loops, and arrays are some of the fundamental programming skills you will learn in this book. This knowledge underpins other complex concepts you will learn later on in your programming career, such as exception handling and string processing.
C# is your gateway to object-oriented programming, which is a prerequisite for modern programming and software development. Over time you will go on to write high-quality programs and write code to solve complex problems in the real world. This is the ultimate call for any programmer: algorithms and solving problems.
Learning C#, you will also need to familiarize yourself with Microsofts .NET platform. C# is a Microsoft project which has since been used as a platform for most of the successful Microsoft projects we are accustomed to, including websites, desktop applications, web applications, and office and mobile applications. As a high level language, C# features in the same league as the likes of C++ and Java.
Over the years, C# has grown to become one of the leading languages preferred by programmers and developers all over the world. This is partly due to its versatility in the development ecosystem, and also because of Microsofts backing as their go-to platform for developing and program execution. This means that if you ever plan to work in any of the companies that are backed by Microsoft, learning C# will give you a competitive edge over your peers. Considering Microsofts position in the world of technology, you can also take pride knowing that C# will continue to receive backing from one of the powerhouses in the industry for years to come.
Compared to C and C++, C# is one of the easiest modern programming languages you can learn. Millions of programmers all over the world code in C#. As an object-oriented programming language, you will be learning how to work with real world issues. Check any job listing website and you will find C# and .NET among the most requested skills by clients and employers, rivaling the likes of Java and PHP.
As you venture into programming, remember that knowing how to program is more important than the language you use. Whatever technology or language you need, you will master it faster if you know how to program, which means mastery of the basics. You will also realize that programming is essentially built around specific principles that evolve gradually with time. It is such principles that will make up the core of this book.
When reading this book, prepare yourself for lots of practice. You will never learn programming by reading alone. You must apply the knowledge learned to sharpen your skills. The more programming challenges you attempt, the faster you will learn and acquaint yourself. Write code all the time. There is no better way to learn C# or any other programming language.
