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C# for Java Developers
Although Java and C# share many similarities, there are fundamental differences between them. What's more, C# - the language designed from the ground up for programming the Microsoft .NET Framework - offers a wealth of new features that enable programmers to tap the full power of.NET. This is the ideal guide to help any Java developer master .NET programming
with C#. The authors - two Java and C# experts - reveal the similarities and differences between the two platforms these languages support. Then they show you how to leverage your Java experience to get up to speed in C# development with a minimum of difficulty. It's the definitive programming resource as you tackle the .NET class libraries and learn to write applications for .NET with C#. Topics covered include: OVERVIEW * Introduction to Microsoft .NET * Comparing Java and .NET technologies THE C# LANGUAGE * Creating assemblies * Language syntax and features * Data types * Advanced language features PROGRAMMING .NET WITH C# * Strings and regular expressions * Numbers and dates * Collections * Streams, files, and I/O * XML processing ADVANCED TOPICS * Reflection * Threading and synchronization * Networking * Remoting * Database connectivity * Security and cryptography * Graphics and UI * Introduction to XML Web services PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK FROM THE MICROSOFT VISUAL C# TM .NET TEAM: The two tech veterans who wrote this book can help you master C# quickly. They do an admirable job of describing the basics of the .NET initiative: its goals, structure, and capabilities. Then they help you leap the biggest hurdle of all - understanding the structure and purpose of the .NET class libraries. Their book presents the underlying concepts, explains the challenges you'll face, and guides you past the pitfalls with ease. - Prashant Sridharan, Product Manager, Microsoft Visual C# .NET team
* It's the perfect fast-track tutorial for Java developers who want to learn C# syntax and architectural features, based on what's new and different in C#
* It's the definitive guide as Java developers begin to develop C# and .NET projects and tackle new areas of the .NET class libraries
* Provides an exhaustive Java-to-.NET quick reference to show developers where to look in the .NET class libraries, based on their experience with the Java APIs
Introducing .NET
The C# language
Programming .NET with C#
Advanced topics
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