November 2010
Intermediate to advanced
584 pages
21h 55m
English
Overview
C# in Depth, Second Edition is a thoroughly revised, up-to-date book that covers the new features of C# 4 as well as Code Contracts. In it, you'll see the subtleties of C# programming in action, learning how to work with high-value features that you'll be glad to have in your toolkit. The book helps readers avoid hidden pitfalls of C# programming by understanding "behind the scenes" issues.
About the Technology
C# 4 is even more expressive and powerful than earlier versions. You can do amazing things with generics, lambda expressions, dynamic typing, LINQ, iterator blocks, and other features—but you first have to learn C# in depth.
About the Book
What's Inside
- New features of C# 4
- Underused features of C#
- Guidance and practical experience
About the Reader
This book assumes its readers know the basics of C# and are ready to sink their teeth into the good stuff!
About the Author
Jon Skeet is a Google software engineer working in London. A C# MVP since 2003 and prominent C# community personality, Jon's heart belongs to C#.
Quotes
The definitive what, how, and why of C#.
- Eric Lippert, Microsoft
To master C#, it's a must-read.
- Tyson S. Maxwell, Raytheon
Focuses on the chewy, new stuff.
- Keith Hill, Agilent Technologies
Highly focused...a master-level resource.
- Sean Reilly, Point2 Technologies
A C# masterpiece.
- Kirill Osenkov, Microsoft C# Team
Everything you didn't realize you needed to know about C#.
- Jared Parsons, Microsoft
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