This book provides the fastest path to C# mastery for programmers transitioning from another object-oriented language, quickly bringing experienced Java, C++, and Visual Basic programmers to a high level of proficiency in C#. It provides in-depth advice on the wise use of C# idioms and programming patterns to exploit the power of C# and the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). Any C# programmer, at any experience level, will find this book enlightening. It describes how C# works in thorough detail, discusses the most important issues for expert C# coding, and demonstrates with short and precise examples how to design and code effective C# programs. Its succinctness and clarity make it appropriate for anyone familiar with any object-oriented language; its depth will impress even expert programmers. Readers will rapidly become expert in C# by learning how to do things the right way, right from the start.
Trey Nash
.NET C# C++ programming language Exception Java design design pattern interfaces language object-oriented programming (OOP) programming
From the reviews:
"It is an excellent reference and learning guide for its intended audience, experienced programmers, and is especially suitable for C++ programmers. … The book is about the C# 2005 language … . The book is well constructed and well edited … . Any experienced programmer interested in C# will find this book a welcome and useful guide … . It is most appropriate, and highly recommended, for experienced C++ programmers who want to rapidly become solid C# programmers." (David Naugler, ACM Computing Reviews, Vol. 49 (2), February, 2008)