Reviews
Praise for Essential C# 4.0 "If you want to be a C# developer, or if you want to enhance your C# programming skills, there is no more useful tool than a well-crafted book on the subject. You are holding such a book in your hands." From the Foreword by Charlie Calvert, Community Program Manager, Visual C#, Microsoft "It's essential!" Eric Lippert, Senior Engineer, Microsoft; coauthor, Visual Studio Tools for Office 2007 " Essential C# 4.0 continues the tradition of prior editions the definitive work on C# the language and how to effectively code using it. This book covers all aspects of the language, from the basics to highly advanced topics; the reader doesn't just emerge understanding the language of C#, but emerges as a better developer. Troy Magennis, C# MVP and creator of HookedOnLINQ.com "I've been involved with C# since its earliest days and remember vividly a conversation with Anders Hejlsberg in which we discussed what C# didn't have when compared to C++ at the time. He spoke of simplicity and compact design but it was plain that C# didn't have the muscle to compete with C++ in those early days. Here we are, almost a decade later, with the latest incarnation of C# ready to go and the difference is huge. The elegance of C# is still there but the power of the language has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, C# is second to none and may be first among equals. An important aspect to remember is that C# is the language but it is the .NET framework that empowers our expression as developers. Essential C# 4.0 presents both the language and the important aspects of that framework in a clear and concise manner that makes this book a great tool for learning the language and also covers aspects of general programming that are, well, essential." Bob Powell, C# MVP, www.bobpowell.net " Essential C# 4.0 is a book that anyone who wants to be an expert C# programmer should own. It's a rare book that is on both my short list of books that I recommend for experts and my short list of books that I recommend for programmers new to C#." Peter Ritchie, President, Peter Ritchie Inc. Software Consulting; Microsoft C# MVP "Let Mark Michaelis serve as your guide from novice to expert C# developer. If you've never used C#, read this book carefully for a complete guided tour of the language. If you're already familiar with C#, you'll still find plenty to learn. Mark's coverage of the language is very complete, including the latest techniques in the C# 4.0 additions. This book is and will remain within easy reach. It's a ready reference that every C# developer should have handy." Bill Wagner, Founder, SRT Solutions; Microsoft Regional Director; author of Effective C# and More Effective C#, Praise for Essential C# 4.0 "If you want to be a C# developer, or if you want to enhance your C# programming skills, there is no more useful tool than a well-crafted book on the subject. You are holding such a book in your hands." -From the Foreword by Charlie Calvert, Community Program Manager, Visual C#, Microsoft "It's essential!" -Eric Lippert, Senior Engineer, Microsoft; coauthor, Visual Studio Tools for Office 2007 " Essential C# 4.0 continues the tradition of prior editions-the definitive work on C# the language and how to effectively code using it. This book covers all aspects of the language, from the basics to highly advanced topics; the reader doesn't just emerge understanding the language of C#, but emerges as a better developer. -Troy Magennis, C# MVP and creator of HookedOnLINQ.com "I've been involved with C# since its earliest days and remember vividly a conversation with Anders Hejlsberg in which we discussed what C# didn't have when compared to C++ at the time. He spoke of simplicity and compact design but it was plain that C# didn't have the muscle to compete with C++ in those early days. Here we are, almost a decade later, with the latest incarnation of C# ready to go and the difference is huge. The elegance of C# is still there but the power of the language has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, C# is second to none and may be first among equals. An important aspect to remember is that C# is the language but it is the .NET framework that empowers our expression as developers. Essential C# 4.0 presents both the language and the important aspects of that framework in a clear and concise manner that makes this book a great tool for learning the language and also covers aspects of general programming that are, well, essential." -Bob Powell, C# MVP, www.bobpowell.net " Essential C# 4.0 is a book that anyone who wants to be an expert C# programmer should own. It's a rare book that is on both my short list of books that I recommend for experts and my short list of books that I recommend for programmers new to C#." -Peter Ritchie, President, Peter Ritchie Inc. Software Consulting; Microsoft C# MVP "Let Mark Michaelis serve as your guide from novice to expert C# developer. If you've never used C#, read this book carefully for a complete guided tour of the language. If you're already familiar with C#, you'll still find plenty to learn. Mark's coverage of the language is very complete, including the latest techniques in the C# 4.0 additions. This book is and will remain within easy reach. It's a ready reference that every C# developer should have handy." -Bill Wagner, Founder, SRT Solutions; Microsoft Regional Direct∨ author of Effective C# and More Effective C#, Praise for Essential C# 4.0 "If you want to be a C# developer, or if you want to enhance your C# programming skills, there is no more useful tool than a well-crafted book on the subject. You are holding such a book in your hands." --From the Foreword by Charlie Calvert, Community Program Manager, Visual C#, Microsoft "It's essential!" --Eric Lippert, Senior Engineer, Microsoft; coauthor, Visual Studio Tools for Office 2007 " Essential C# 4.0 continues the tradition of prior editions--the definitive work on C# the language and how to effectively code using it. This book covers all aspects of the language, from the basics to highly advanced topics; the reader doesn't just emerge understanding the language of C#, but emerges as a better developer. --Troy Magennis, C# MVP and creator of HookedOnLINQ.com "I've been involved with C# since its earliest days and remember vividly a conversation with Anders Hejlsberg in which we discussed what C# didn't have when compared to C++ at the time. He spoke of simplicity and compact design but it was plain that C# didn't have the muscle to compete with C++ in those early days. Here we are, almost a decade later, with the latest incarnation of C# ready to go and the difference is huge. The elegance of C# is still there but the power of the language has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, C# is second to none and may be first among equals. An important aspect to remember is that C# is the language but it is the .NET framework that empowers our expression as developers. Essential C# 4.0 presents both the language and the important aspects of that framework in a clear and concise manner that makes this book a great tool for learning the language and also covers aspects of general programming that are, well, essential." --Bob Powell, C# MVP, www.bobpowell.net " Essential C# 4.0 is a book that anyone who wants to be an expert C# programmer should own. It's a rare book that is on both my short list of books that I recommend for experts and my short list of books that I recommend for programmers new to C#." --Peter Ritchie, President, Peter Ritchie Inc. Software Consulting; Microsoft C# MVP "Let Mark Michaelis serve as your guide from novice to expert C# developer. If you've never used C#, read this book carefully for a complete guided tour of the language. If you're already familiar with C#, you'll still find plenty to learn. Mark's coverage of the language is very complete, including the latest techniques in the C# 4.0 additions. This book is and will remain within easy reach. It's a ready reference that every C# developer should have handy." --Bill Wagner, Founder, SRT Solutions; Microsoft Regional Direct∨ author of Effective C# and More Effective C#
