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Synopsis
Become a C# programmer and have fun doing it
Start writing software that solves real problems, even if you have absolutely no programming experience This friendly, easy, full-color book puts you in total control of your own learning, empowering you to build unique and useful programs. Microsoft has completely reinvented the beginning programmer s tutorial, reflecting deep research into how today s beginners learn, and why other books fall short.
Begin to Codewith C#is packed with innovations, from its Snaps prebuilt operations to its Make Something Happen projects. Whether you re a total beginner or you ve tried before, this guide will put the power, excitement, and fun of programming where it belongs:
in your hands
Easy, friendly, and you re in control Learn how to
Get the free tools you need to create modern programs
Work with 150 sample programs that illustrate important concepts
Use the sample programs as starting points for your own programs
Explore exactly what happens when a program runs
Approach program development with a professional perspective
Use powerful productivity shortcuts built into Microsoft Visual Studio
Master classes, interfaces, methods, and other essential concepts
Organize programs so they re easy to construct and improve
Capture and respond to user input
Store and manipulate many types of real-world data
Create interactive games that are fun to play
Build modern interfaces your users will love
Test and debug your code and avoid problems in the first place
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