C# 2005 Programmer’s Reference

As one of the hottest programming languages in use today, C#enables you to build a wide range of secure and robust enterpriseapplications that run on the .NET Framework, including XML Webservices, client-server applications, database applications, andmore. Now with the release of C# 2005, you'll find a complex arrayof new language options and parameters to create even more powerfulapplications if you know how to utilize them. This book will showyou how.Combining a comprehensive tutorial and reference, this bookbreaks down the latest features while exploring the language fromthe ground up. The first section provides you with a detailedunderstanding of basic programming concepts and helps you gain theskills to write your own applications. The second section presentsdetailed information on specific features of the language so youcan immediately take advantage of all the tools available.
What you will learn from this book
* A complete understanding of C# and its language structure
* The best methods for mastering the new features of C# 2005
* Techniques for building cutting-edge applications for the .NETFramework
* How to use powerful options such as enumerations anddelegates
* Ways to increase safety and performance using generic methodsand types
* Steps for incorporating expressions and statements
* The proper way to use namespaces, classes, structures, andarrays
Who this book is for
This book is an excellent resource for experienced C# developersas well as those who are new to the language. It shows you how toeasily develop applications using C# but can also be used as aprofessional reference.
Wrox Programmer's References are designed to give theexperienced developer straight facts on a new technology, withouthype or unnecessary explanations. They deliver hard informationwith plenty of practical examples to help you apply new tools toyour development projects today.

Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
How This Book Is Different.
Who This Book Is For.
How This Book Is Structured.
How to Tackle the Chapters.
A Few Tips.
Conventions.
Source Code.
Errata.
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Chapter 1: What is C#?
The Name.
C# Overview.
Sample C# Code.
The Benefits of Learning C#.
Chapter 2: Getting Started with C#.
Getting Into C# is Cheaper Than You Think!
One Cheap Utility That Makes Life Easier!
Alternative Text Editors and C# Tools.
Enterprise Tools - Visual Studio and Visual C#.
Chapter 3: Overview of C#.
C#.
C# Basics.
Examining the C# Source Code.
Types.
Variables and Parameters.
Expressions.
Statements.
Classes.
Structs.
Interfaces.
Delegates.
Enums.
Generics.
Iterators.
Nullable Types.
Chapter 4: C# Language Structure.
C# Programs.
Grammars.
Chapter 5: C# Concepts.
Application Startup.
Application Termination.
C# Declarations.
Members.
Member Access.
Signatures.
Scope.
Namespace and Type Names.
Memory Management in C#.
Chapter 6: Types.
Three Types of Types.
The C# Type System.
Value Types.
Reference Types.
Chapter 7: Variables.
What are Variables?
Categories of Variables.
Default Values.
Definite Assignment.
Chapter 8: Conversions.
Implicit Conversions.
Explicit Conversions.
Standard Conversions.
Anonymous Method Conversions.
Method Group Conversions.
Null Type Conversions.
Chapter 9: Expressions.
Classifications of Expressions.
Expression Values.
Expressions and Operators.
Member Lookup.
Function Members.
Primary Expressions.
Unary Expressions.
Cast Expressions.
Arithmetic Operators.
Shift Operators.
Relational/Type Testing Operators.
Logical Operators.
Conditional Logical Operators.
Null Coalescing Operator.
Assignment Operators.
Expression.
Constant Expressions.
Boolean Expressions.
Chapter 10: Statements.
What are Statements?
C# Statements.
Code Blocks.
Empty Statements.
Labeled Statements.
Declaration Statements.
Expression Statements.
Chapter 11: Namespaces.
What are Namespaces?
Compilation Units.
Namespace Declarations.
Extern Alias Directives.
Using Directives.
Chapter 12: Classes.
What are Classes?
Class Declarations.
Class Members.
Fields.
Methods.
Properties.
Events.
Indexers.
Operators.
Instance Constructors.
Static Constructors.
Finalizers.
Chapter 13: Structs.
What are Structs?
Struct Declarations.
Differences Between Class and Struct.
When to Use Structs.
Chapter 14: Arrays.
What is an Array?
Array Types.
Creating Arrays.
Chapter 15: Interfaces.
What is an Interface?
Defining an Interface.
Interface Declarations.
Chapter 16: Enums.
Enum Declarations.
Enum Modifiers.
Enum Members.
Beware Circular References.
System.Enum.
Chapter 17: Delegates.
Delegates in Action.
Delegate Declarations.
Chapter 18: Exceptions.
Throwing Exceptions.
System.Exception.
Common Exception Classes.
Handling Exceptions.
Chapter 19: Attributes.
Introduction to Attributes.
Attribute Classes.
Attribute Specification.
Attribute Instances.
Reserved Attributes.
Chapter 20: Generics.
C# Generics vs. C++ Templates.
Generic Class Declarations.
Generic Struct Declarations.
Generic Interface Declarations.
Explicit Interface Member Implementations.
Generic Delegate Declarations.
Constructed Types.
Where Generics Aren't Used.
Constraints.
Chapter 21: Iterators.
Iterator Block.
Enumerator Objects.
Enumerable Objects.
Chapter 22: Unsafe Code.
What is Unsafe Code?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Unsafe Code.
Unsafe Code Contexts.
Pointer Basics.
Unsafe in Action.
sizeof Operator.
Using stackalloc.
Compiling Unsafe Code.
Appendix A: C# Grammar.
Appendix B: Naming Conventions.
Appendix C: Standard Library.
Appendix D: Portability.
Appendix E: XML Documentation Comments.
Index.