C# Programming in easy steps - Programmer Books

[Pages:357]Mike McGrath

C# Programming

In easy steps is an imprint of In Easy Steps Limited 16 Hamilton Terrace . Holly Walk . Leamington Spa Warwickshire . CV32 4LY

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1 Getting started

Introducing C# Installing Visual Studio Exploring the IDE Starting a Console project Writing your first program Following the rules Summary

2 Storing values

Creating variables Reading input Employing arrays Casting data types Fixing constants Summary

3 Performing operations

Doing arithmetic Assigning values Comparing values Assessing logic Examining conditions Setting precedence Summary

4 Making statements

Branching with if Switching branches Looping for Looping while Iterating for each Summary

5 Devising methods

Creating function Passing arguments Overloading methods Refactoring code Summary

6 Handling strings

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Discovering string features Manipulating strings Joining and comparing strings Copying and swapping strings Finding substrings Formatting strings Formatting date strings Summary

7 Accessing files

Writing a file Appending to a file Reading text and lines Streaming lines Manipulating input and output Summary

8 Solving problems

Detecting real-time errors Fixing compile-time errors Debugging code Setting breakpoints Catching run-time errors Getting help Summary

9 Creating objects

Encapsulating data Creating multiple objects Initializing class members Inheriting class properties Calling base constructors Hiding base methods Directing method calls Providing capability classes Employing partial classes Summary

10 Controlling events

Starting a Forms project Adding visual controls Writing functional code Gathering text entries Ticking option boxes Showing user messages Calling system dialogs Creating application menus Making menus work Importing audio resources Summary

11 Building an application

Planning the program Assigning fixed properties Designing the layout Setting dynamic properties Adding runtime function Testing the program Publishing the application Summary

12 Targeting devices

Starting a Universal project Inserting page components Importing program assets Designing the layout Adding runtime function Testing the program Adjusting the interface Deploying the application Summary

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Getting started

Welcome to the exciting world of C# programming. This chapter introduces the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment and shows you how to create a real Windows application.

Introducing C# Installing Visual Studio Exploring the IDE Starting a Console project Writing your first program Following the rules Summary

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