October 2023
Intermediate to advanced
344 pages
9h 52m
English
Overview
The type system is the foundation upon which all C# programs are built. The C# Type System will show you how to define and implement value types effectively, and write more performant and robust code. Real-world code examples and test cases throughout will elevate your programming with C# and show you how best to implement the principles you’re learning.
Among the core aspects of working with the type system, you’ll learn:
•How user-defined value types, and even simple types, can enhance your code’s readability
•How reference and value types differ within C#
•How method parameters and arguments relate to reference and value types
•How differences in copy semantics between value and reference types affect a program’s behavior
•How the different methods of value comparisons for equality work behind the scenes
•The unique characteristics and roles of various types in an application, especially how value types go beyond mere data storage
•Why inheritance isn’t optimal for value types
•How to measure and evaluate the performance of an app’s use of different data types
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned programmer, you’ll find The C# Type System indispensable in your efforts to turn good code into great.
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