409.  C# Programming Exercises

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An important part of Microsoft’s .NET technology is a new language, C#. This new language combines the power of C++ and the ease of development of Visual Basic. It bears a striking resemblance to Java and improves on that language. C# may well become the dominant language for building applications on Microsoft platforms.

 

Learning a programming language is much like learning any other skill. It requires lots of practice! This set of 117 programming exercises in C# provides the programmer with the opportunity to practice C# coding skills. It progresses from the simplest program constructs through the most sophisticated features of the language. The exercises also include a ten-step case study, which can be progressively developed. Solutions are provided for all the programming exercises.

 

While especially valuable for the new programmer, these exercises can also be helpful for more experienced programmers, who can go directly to areas where they would like a little reinforcement of their understanding. The exercises can be an active aid in reviewing C# prior to study of topics in the .NET Framework.

 

Related learning materials include the book Introduction to C# Using .NET, published by Prentice-Hall, and the 5-day industrial course 410, Object-Oriented Programming in C#, available from Object Innovations.

 

.NET Framework

First C# Programs

Visual Studio .NET

Simple Data Types

Operators and Expressions

Control Structures

Classes

The C# Type System

Methods, Properties and Operators

Characters and Strings

Arrays and Indexers

Inheritance

Virtual Methods and Polymorphism

Formatting and Conversion

Exceptions

Interfaces

Interfaces and the .NET Framework

Delegates and Events

Advanced Features

Components and Assemblies

Introduction to Windows Forms

Case Study: The Electronic Commerce Game