The Beginner's Guide to C#

The C# programming language from Microsoft is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. This book is designed for an absolute beginner to get started with this powerful programming language. You do not need any prior programming experience to read this book. You will need access to a Windows PC or a Mac to install Visual Studio Code and .NET Core (free downloads) to run the labs in this book. I will also show you some affordable cloud-based options so you can do your software development in the cloud. In this book, I will start with a very basic sample program and then we will add elements that illustrate basic language constructs step by step to this program until you have a complete demonstration program. We will review basic language elements such as:
LoopsIf StatementsCase statementsC# Data TypesMethodsObject-Oriented Programming andMoreAfter that, we will then build a more complete demonstration program that integrates all of the concepts in the book. By the end of this book, you will have a basic knowledge of the C# programming language and will be able to write your own programs.