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Computing with C# and the .NET Framework, 2nd Edition

Name: Computing with C# and the .NET Framework, 2nd Edition
Author: Arthur Gittleman
ISBN: 9781449615512

by Arthur Gittleman

January 2011

Intermediate to advanced

756 pages

16h 57m

English

Jones & Bartlett Learning

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
1 - An Introduction to Computing with C#
1.1 - Introduction to ComputingHardwareSoftwareHigh-Level LanguagesCompilersInterpretersNetworks1.2 - The .NET FrameworkThe Common Language RuntimeThe .NET Framework Class Library1.3 - Overview of C#HistoryC#'s FeaturesHow C# Works1.4 - The Elements of a C# ProgramLexical StructureSyntax1.5 - Compiling andRunning C# ProgramsUsing the Command LineUsing Visual C# 2010 Express1.6 - Developing a C# ProgramLevels of AbstractionThe Steps of Software DevelopmentRequirementsDesignImplementationTestingMaking ImprovementsSummary
2 - C# Progamming Basics
2.1 - VariablesIdentifiersKeywordsThe Character SetType intInitialization2.2 - AssignmentConstructing a Simple ProgramConstants2.3 - Input and OutputInputting from the ConsoleInputting an IntegerOutput to the ConsoleOutputting a Table2.4 - Arithmetic ExpressionsPrecedence of Arithmetic OperatorsCombining Assignment and ArithmeticIncrement and Decrement Operators2.5 - Methods and ParametersMethodsPassing by ValueProgramming with MethodsNamed and Optional ArgumentsSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesProgramDesign Exercises
3 - Software Engineering with Control Structures
3.1 - Relational Operators and Expressions3.2 - if and if-eise StatementsThe if StatementControl FlowThe if-else StatementBlocks3.3 - The Type doubleScientific Notationdouble ValuesOutputInputMixed-type Expressions3.4 - Program Design with the while LoopRepetitionPlanning Programs Using PseudocodeLoop TerminationFinding the Maximum3.5 - DebuggingGetting InformationTesting CarefullyUsing the Visual C# DebuggerSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Design Exercises
4 - More Control Structures and Types
4.1 - The AND, OR, and NOT OperatorsConditional ANDConditional ORLogical ComplementShort-CircuitingOperator PrecedenceCombining AND with OR4.2 - Nested if s and the switch StatementNested if StatementsPairing else with ifThe switch Statement4.3 - The for and do LoopsThe for StatementThe do Statement4.4 - Additional Primitive Types and EnumerationsThe char TypeThe long TypeOther Predefined TypesEnumerations4.5 - Using the Math LibraryPowers and RootsMaximum, Minimum, and Absolute ValueFloor and CeilingPi and E4.6 - Solving Problems with C#: Iterative DevelopmentDefining the ProblemToward a Solution: The Iterative Process— Develop Pseudocode, a C# Program, and TestToward a Solution: First Iteration—Pseudocode, Program, TestToward a Solution: Second Iteration—Pseudocode, Program, TestCompleting the C# Code: Third Iteration—Pseudocode, Program, TestTesting the C# CodeSummary Addendum to Chapter 4: IO.csSkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
5 - Getting Started with Object-Oriented Programming
5.1 - The Object ConceptObjectsUsing ObjectsDefining an Object TypeInstantiating Objects5.2 - Introduction to Object-Oriented DesignA DefinitionUse Cases and ScenariosScenarios for an ATM SystemClassification5.3 - Classes in C#The Structure of the BankAccount ClassInstance VariablesInstance MethodsConstructors5.4 - Using C# ObjectsReference TypesCreating ObjectsMaking an Object BehaveMethod Overloading5.5 - Class Variables and Methods5.6 - The QuickFood ExampleClass DiagramsSequence DiagramsSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises

6 - Working with Objects
6.1 - The string ClassVisualizing a StringCreating a StringString PropertiesString IndexersString MethodsOverloaded MethodsClass Methods6.2 - String OperationsAssignmentEqualityOperator OverloadingComparing Strings6.3 - Object Composition6.4 - InterfacesDeclaring an InterfaceImplementing an Interface6.5 - Random Numbers and SimulationThe Random ClassSimulationSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
7 - Arrays
7.1 - Using ArraysChanging an Array7.2 - Creating, Inputting, and Copying an ArrayArray Variables and ValuesCreating an ArrayInputting an ArrayCopying an Array7.3 - Arrays of Objects and a SimulationArrays of ObjectsA Simulation7.4 - Multidimensional ArraysAn Array of Arrays7.5 - (Optional) Solving Problems with C#: Insertion SortDefining the ProblemToward a Solution: Developing the PseudocodeToward a Solution: AlternativesCompleting the C# CodeTesting the CodeSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
8 - Event-Driven Programming
8.1 - Paint EventsGraphics ModeForms8.2 - Drawing ShapesGraphics DrawingDrawing Relative to the Screen8.3 - Drawing TextFonts8.4 - Using ColorCreating Colors8.5 - Mouse and Key EventsUsing the MouseUsing Keys8.6 - (Optional) Solving Problems with C#: The Tangram PuzzleDefining the ProblemCompleting the C# CodeTesting the CodeSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
9 - User Interfaces
9.1 - Controls and Event-HandlingThe Control HierarchyButtonsEventsDelegatesAnonymous Functions9.2 - Using ControlsTextBoxesRadio Buttons and Combo BoxesList, Picture, and Check BoxesStringBuilder9.3 - (Optional) Using Visual C#Creating a Project9.4 - (Optional) A GUI for Insertion SortingDefining the ProblemDesigning a Solution: The Exploratory ProcessDesigning a Solution: Making a ChartDesigning a Solution: SortingDesigning a Solution: The User InterfaceCompleting the C# Code: Making the User Interface WorkTesting the CodeSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
10 - Inheritance
10.1 - Derived ClassesClassification RevisitedClass HierarchiesConstructing a Derived ClassAdding State and Behavior to a Derived ClassOverriding BehaviorVirtual MethodsThe Object Classs10.2 - PolymorphismPolymorphic OperationsCompile-time and Runtime TypesThe BankAccount Hierarchy10.3 - Abstract ClassesDeclaring an Abstract ClassPolymorphism and Abstract ClassesA Shape ClassLine and Circle10.4 - Modifiers and AccessClass VisibilityData Field and Method VisibilityAccess to Data FieldsAccess to Methods10.5 - (Optional) Object-Oriented Design with Use Cases and ScenariosDefining the ProblemDeveloping ScenariosAssigning ResponsibilitiesDefining the ClassesCompleting the C# CodeTesting the CodeSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
11 - Exception Handling and Input/ Output
11.1 - Exception HandlingProgram ArgumentsException ClassesThe Index Out of Range ExceptionThe Format Exception11.2 - Text File Input and OutputReading from a FileReading Lines and FieldsWriting to a File11.3 - Binary Input and OutputThe FileInfo ClassReading and Writing BytesReading and Writing Primitive TypesRandom Access Files11.4 - Menus and File DialogsSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
12 - Data Structures
12.1 - RecursionBinary SearchMerge Sort12.2 - Linked Lists12.3 - Stacks and QueuesStacksQueues12.4 - Collections: ArrayListGenericsThe foreach StatementImplictly Typed Local VariablesTiming ArrayList Operations12.5 - Collections: Dictionary and SortedDictionaryDictionary12.6 - Comparisons and OrderingInheriting from ObjectOverriding Object MethodsThe IComparable Interface12.7 - Introduction to LINQSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
13 - Threads and Animation
13.1 - Introduction to ThreadsThe Thread ClassInterrupting Computation13.2 - Animation13.3 - ImagesDouble Buffering13.4 - Concurrent ProgrammingAn Example Without SynchronizationSynchronizationAttributesCommunicationDeadlockSummarySkill Builder ExercisesCriticalThinking ExercisesDebugging ExerciseProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
14 - Networking
14.1 - Requests and ResponsesThe Uniform Resource Locator (URL)The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)Connecting from WebClientConnecting with WebRequest and WebResponseUsing HttpWebRequest and HttpWebResponse14.2 - Clients and ServersServer PortsHandling HTTP ExplicitlyA Client-Server Example14.3 - Browsers and Web ServersA Very Simple Web BrowserA Very Simple Web ServerA Threaded Web Server14.4 - RemotingDistributed ComputingThe InterfaceThe ImplementationThe ServerThe ClientSummaryProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
15 - Using a Database
15.1 - Database Tables and SQL QueriesRelational Database TablesStructured Query Language (SQL)15.2 - Connecting to a DatabaseDatabase and Application ServersCreating the DatabaseConnecting from C#Building the Database15.3 - Retrieving InformationViewing Query ResultsSELECT Statement Options15.4 - Database Information and Aggregate FunctionsDatabase InformationCreating a Data SetAggregate Functions15.5 - Stored Procedures and TransactionsUsing Stored ProceduresTransaction Processing15.6 - A GUI for Database QueriesSummaryProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
16 - ASP.NET
16.1 - HTMLSome HTML Tags16.2 - Web Server Controls and Code BehindHosting a Web PageAdding Code to a Web PageCode BehindPosting Data16.3 - Three-Tiered ArchitecturesUsing a Database in a Three-Tiered Architecture16.4 - Session TrackingSummaryProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
17 - XML
17.1 - XML and InformationThe Limitations of HTMLXML SyntaxSchemasValid Documents17.2 - DOM (Document Object Model) ProcessingBuilding a DOM Tree from an XML FileA Simplified Document and SchemaChecking for Well-Formed and Valid DocumentsBuilding a DOM Tree from Data17.3 - XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language for Transformations)StylesheetsUsing Internet ExplorerUsing the .NET FrameworkStylesheet TemplatesA Stylesheet for the Author DocumentUsing a StylesheetSummaryProgram Modification ExercisesProgram Design Exercises
A. - Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers
B. - Bitwise and Shift Operators
C. - Operator Precedence Table
D. - The ASCII Character Set
E. - Simple Types
F. - Using Visual Studio or Visual C# Express
Answers to Selected Exercises
Index

Content preview from Computing with C# and the .NET Framework, 2nd Edition

Answers to Selected Exercises

TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING EXERCISES

Chapter 1

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7. C++, Java, and C. One might include Visual Basic and Smalltalk.

9. MSIL code.

11. public and class are keywords. Square is an identifier. { is a punctuator.

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17. Highest 10 % A, next 20% B, next 40 % C, next 20 % D, last 10 % F, for example

Chapter 2

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3. name, type

5. add initialization such as int number = 0;

7. The largest value is 2,147,483,647, and the smallest value is -2,147,483,648.

9. The program aborts with ...

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