Visual C# 2005 Beginner's Guide

Author: James Foxall
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Publish Date: 2007-03-01
Features: Visual C# has become the preferred language for development on the .NET platform, and even Microsoft has used Visual C# to write most of the .NET Framework. Visual C# 2005 combines the flexibility and powerful features of C++ with the simplicity of Visual Basic. This book comprehensively explains the basic knowledge of developing applications using Visual C# 2005 by developing an image viewer program. The book is divided into five parts, totaling 24 chapters. Part I introduces the Visual C# 2005 Express Edition development environment, guiding readers to proficiently use the IDE's features; Part II explores how to create application interfaces, including the usage of forms and various controls; Part III covers programming techniques, including writing and calling methods, handling numbers, strings, and dates, decision-making and loop structures, code debugging, the creation of classes and objects, and graphics drawing; Part IV discusses file and registry handling, database usage, and automating control of other applications; Part V introduces application deployment and provides an overview of the .NET Framework. Through clear language and detailed steps, the book helps readers quickly master the basic knowledge required to develop applications using Visual C# 2005, making it suitable for readers with no programming experience and beginners in Visual C#. It can also serve as a reference for students in middle and high schools learning Visual C# programming.
About the Author: James Foxall is the Vice President of Tigerpaw Software (www.tigerpawsoftware.com). Tigerpaw is a Microsoft-certified partner located in Bellevue, Nebraska, dedicated to commercial database applications. James is responsible for Tigerpaw's CRM+, a product that automates contract management, marketing, service and maintenance, proposal generation, inventory control, and purchasing, which has won awards for CRM products. James has extensive experience in creating certified Office-compatible software, making him an authority on application programming interfaces and behavior standards in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office environments. He has written over 300,000 lines of Visual C# commercial product code in both single-developer and multi-developer environments. He has authored numerous books and has also contributed articles to magazines such as Access-Office-VBA Advisor and Visual C# Programmer's Journal. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, and is an international speaker for Microsoft Visual C#. He can be contacted via www.jamesfoxall.com/forums.