Introduction

The purpose of this book is to teach you the syntax and semantics of the C# programming language in as clear a manner as possible. C# is a wonderful programming language! I love coding in it. I don’t know how many programming languages I’ve learned over the years, but C# is by far my favorite. I hope that by using this book, you can gain an appreciation for C#’s beauty and elegance.

Most books teach programming primarily using text. That’s great for novels, but many of the important concepts of programming languages can best be understood through a combination of words, figures, and tables.

Many of us think visually, and figures and tables can help clarify and crystallize our understanding of a concept. In several years of teaching ...

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