C# for Windows Programming - Softcover

Pappas, Chris H.; Murray, William H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130932876 ISBN 13: 9780130932877

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2001

Synopsis

Introduces the C# programming language in the context of Windows application development, and compares features of the new language with C and C++. The authors cover user interface design, manipulating control properties, event handlers, data input and output methods, graphics programming elements, and numeric conversions. Some simple financial applications and charts round out the book. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

CHRIS H. PAPPAS is the chair of the Computer Studies Department and and WILLIAM H. MURRAY is the chair of the Electrical and Electronics Technology Department at the BCC campus of SUNY Binghamton. They are among the world's first C# instructors. They have co-authored over 50 books on topics such as assembly language, Visual Basic, C and C++, HTML, Visual J++, Java, JavaScript, OS/2, and Windows. Their books have been translated into more than 25 languages.

From the Back Cover

Jump into the future of Windows application programming with C#!

• Powerful, rapid-development C# taught by the experts
• Complete code examples make learning easy!
• Includes two case study chapters presenting complete applications

C# is a new object-oriented programming language that combines the power and flexibility of C++ with the ease of Visual Basic(r). C# offers a radical departure from the traditional Windows application development process, and C# for Windows Programming gives you everything you need to get started in this next wave of Windows application programming.

Using their classroom-proven techniques, pioneering C# instructors Chris H. Pappas and William H. Murray examine the key features of C#, compare them with those of C and C++, develop working code, and discuss programming strategies. With C# for Windows Programming, you will be able to grasp all the key concepts of C# quickly and easily.

• Learn C# essentials using Pappas and Murray's classroom proven techniques
• Complete, working code examples walk you through concepts step by step
• Includes case study chapters presenting financial and charting applications
• Be among the first to learn the next need-to-know language!

Programmers and professionals already familiar with Visual Basic or C++ will find C# for Windows Programming the best way to get up to speed on C# quickly and easily!

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Preface

This is a book designed for you, the programmer, who has a good operating knowledge of C/C++. If you have experience developing Windows applications, you will be one step ahead of everyone else!

The book's purpose is to introduce you to the key elements of the C# language in the context of developing Windows applications with this language. The book quickly examines the key features of C# then moves you into the world of Windows application development. You will learn programming strategies for Windows that will make writing code in C# that much easier.

This book teaches by example. We have tried to include all of the important features common to most Windows applications in this book. The examples include all of the programming code—not just parts of it. For experienced programmers this might seem like overkill, but life has taught us that just when you need it—a full program listing is likely to help explain even the most difficult programming concept.

C# appears to be taking a 180-degree turn from the traditional C++ with MFC programming, which is so familiar to Windows programmers. While the language is most definitely C-like, the interface is not the traditional SDK. Instead, it is more closely associated with Visual Basic language because of its use of forms, controls, etc. You are going to love this environment!

This book will highlight the radical departure of C# Windows application development from traditional Windows application development. Programmers retain C/C++ elements with C#, but use an easier drag and drop design. This single revision may revolutionize Windows application design.

Get ready and get excited—Windows application development has never been easier!

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130932876
• ISBN 13: 9780130932877
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560