C# (csharp) book that teaches how to build real world applications?
Question by yes1guy1no: C# (csharp) book that teaches how to build real world applications?
Most of the books out there only teach the language constructs of C# and maybe a little .NET but there’s little in the way of putting this all together to create a mildly complex program. Is there anything out there you recommend?
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Answer by J J
most books are not geared towards app building in the sense you are asking for.. they show case the tools, get you familiar with the syntax, and prep you for what you should know when YOU decide what to build. If you want to see examples of realworld projects go to http://www.codeproject.com/ .
The reason most books shy away from that is once they start investing time into a project the book’s audience slims down.. thus killing sales and so forth. Frankly I would not buy a book if it focused on some ‘real world app’ only.. give me the syntax, give me the semantics, and let me rip.
As long as you have learned the tools then you should be ready to code your heart’s desire.
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TravisO
4 Feb, 2011
Microsoft has a really good series for beginners that focuses on building actual programs / web apps instead of starting off with chapters of coding theory. They even include a CD with free versions of all the software you need to create the applications and are VERY cheap, only $ 12-$ 15.
“Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!”
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Visual-2008-Express-PRO-Developer/dp/0735625425
“Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site Now!”
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735622124/002-0608686-6909622