C# in Depth, Second Edition

Book description

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

Product information

  • Title: C# in Depth, Second Edition
  • Author(s): Jonathan Skeet
  • Release date: November 2010
  • Publisher(s): Manning Publications
  • ISBN: 9781935182474