Learning CSharp (C♯)

[Kaufies]

Hi

I know Java quite well but now I'm trying to move further into C♯ development. I was able to pick up a lot of the C♯ (and C++) syntax from my Java knowledge but now I want to become more familiar with the language. Does anyone know of something similar to the Java tutorial and Java API for C♯, preferably available for download?

Also, are there any good C♯ books you can recommend?

Thanks

 

[Necuno]

in between / after the books you can definitely have a look at the knowledge sharing thread.
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=193833

 

[greggpb]

Well the equivalent of the the JAVA API DOC's is the MSDN Lib.

Being from the Java world you must know of Bruce eckel ?

so try Bruce Eckel's MindView, Inc: Thinking in C#.

Search for C# for Java Programmers

I know when I learnt C# I read a couple of C# for c++ programmers Articals. I found this very important because even though the syntax in the same very different things are happening in the background..

for example static variables.
Exactly the same syntax in c++ and c# but in c++ they are on the stack before any code runs and in c# they go on the heap and are only initialized on first reference.

 

[dequadin]

Check out these two threads:
Free .NET Lessons
C# 3.0 Free E-Book

Also this StackOverflow search has tons of book references.

Personally I'd recommend C# In Depth By Jon Skeet, but it may be a bit advanced for a complete newbie to C#, but since you have Java experience it should be excellent.

Otherwise here's some online references:

• Free .Net Articles, Tutorials, Codes and Other Technical Articles*»*CodeDigest.com
• Jon Skeet's C# and .NET articles and links <- Brilliant!
• C# Articles at C# Online.NET (CSharp-Online.NET)
• InformIT: .NET Reference Guide
• C# Practical Learning (Free Lessions)
• C# Code Snippets at C# Online.NET (CSharp-Online.NET)

You might wanna check out this post, on howto download Visual Studio Express for C# without downloading the whole ISO.

 

[Kaufies]

in between / after the books you can definitely have a look at the knowledge sharing thread.
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=193833

Thanks, I'm a bit of a DotNet n00b so that's very helpful

Well the equivalent of the the JAVA API DOC's is the MSDN Lib.

Thanks, I'm downloading it now

Check out these two threads:
Free .NET Lessons
C# 3.0 Free E-Book

Also this StackOverflow search has tons of book references.

Personally I'd recommend C# In Depth By Jon Skeet, but it may be a bit advanced for a complete newbie to C#, but since you have Java experience it should be excellent.

I need to brush up on my Google skills

Thanks a lot. This should all be very helpful

 

[dequadin]

I need to brush up on my Google skills

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How to Search the Internet efficiently
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Thanks a lot. This should all be very helpful

No problem

 

[ABCpt]

And this is why I love this forum. They answer your questions before you get to ask them . Headed over to this part of the forum to aks a similar question - thanks for all the links.
Will investigate it tonight.

 

[Wino]

I struggle with C#

Its my pinky finger, just cant get it to reach there quick enough.

 

[FarligOpptreden]

Har har har... This isn't a thread for the musical note, I'm sure you're aware of that.

 

[dequadin]

Har har har... This isn't a thread for the musical note, I'm sure you're aware of that.

I write entire symphonies entirely in C# every day...

 

[Necuno]

just pressing the abc's on my guitar gets my fingers in a twist.

 

[FarligOpptreden]

just pressing the abc's on my guitar gets my fingers in a twist.

Not the G-C-Ds?

 

[Wino]

Har har har... This isn't a thread for the musical note, I'm sure you're aware of that.

I dont think you're too sure about that at all, you had to mention it!


The sharps are what I am struggling with now.

My VB is fine though, as is my C++

 

[FarligOpptreden]

You can use two hands for typing Shift+3 if your pinky struggles to reach that far...