C# Programming: From Problem Analysis To Program Design Paperback

Barbara Doyle

Only Doyle's C# PROGRAMMING: FROM PROBLEM ANALYSIS TO PROGRAM DESIGN, 4E, International Edition brilliantly balances today's most important programming principles and concepts with the latest insights into C#. This perfect introductory book highlights the latest Visual Studio(R) 2012 and C# 4.0 with a unique, principles-based approach to give readers a deep understanding of programming. You'll find just the right amount of detail to create an important foundation in programming. This edition's straightforward approach and understandable vocabulary make it easier for readers to grasp new programming concepts without distraction. The book introduces a variety of fundamental programming concepts, from data types and expressions to arrays and collections, all using the popular C# language. New programming exercises and new numbered examples throughout this edition reflect the latest updates in Visual Studio(R) 2012, while learning objectives, case studies and Coding Standards summaries in each chapter ensure mastery. While the book assumes no prior programming knowledge, coverage extends beyond traditional books to cover new advanced topics, such as portable class libraries used to create applications for Windows(R) Phone and other platforms.

1285096282

English

Cengage Learning, Inc

10 May 2013

1088

Distinguished author Dr. Barbara Doyle has been teaching introductory programming courses for more than 25 years. She received her Ph.D. from Florida Institute of Technology in 1991 and shortly after joined the faculty at Jacksonville University. She currently chairs the CS Department, where they prepare majors in Computing Science and Information Systems. Ms. Doyle teaches the CS1 and CS2 courses using the C# programming language. She has been very involved with ABET-CAC, the Computer Science accreditation board, chairing more than a dozen accreditation teams. In 2009 she was elected to a five-year ABET-CAC commissioner appointment and currently volunteers as a training support facilitator.

1. Introduction to Computing and Programming. 2. Data Types and Expressions. 3. Methods and Behaviors. 4. Creating Your Own Classes. 5. Making Decisions. 6. Repeating Instructions. 7. Arrays. 8. Advanced Collections. 9. Windows Programming. 10. Programming Based on Events. 11. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Features. 12. Debugging and Handling Exceptions. 13. Working with Files. 14. Database Access Using LINQ and ADO.NET. 15. Web-Based Applications. Appendix A: Visual Studio Configuration. Appendix B: Code Editor Tools. Appendix C: Character Sets. Appendix D: Operator Precedence. Appendix E: C# Keywords. Glossary.