Jon D. Reid

Creating next-generation software and applications is now easier than ever with the release of Visual C# 2005. This accessible book guides you through all aspects of C# programming and the capabilities of Visual Studio� 2005 so that you can begin developing customized applications.

You'll first learn all aspects of the C# language, from the fundamentals to object-oriented techniques. You'll then quickly progress through Windows� and Web programming to making use of data sources, and finally to some advanced techniques such as XML documentation and graphics programming with GDI+. Throughout the book, you'll also find helpful hints, tips, exercises, and full-fledged example code that will enhance your programming skills.

This book covers everything you need to know about Visual C# 2005 and the .NET Framework to create powerful, secure applications for mobile devices, Web applications, Windows applications, and Web services.

What you will learn from this book

• Ways to add functionality to your Visual C# applications
• How to publish applications to the Web with the click of a button
• Techniques for assembling advanced Windows applications with a minimum of effort and time
• Tips for using Web services to add complex data and functionality to Web applications
• How to improve your C# applications using object-oriented programming
• Steps for using ADO.NET to interact with databases and deal with XML

Who this book is for:

This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to program in C# using the .NET Framework. It is also for programmers who know .NET 1.0 and want to find out about the latest features of .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005.