https://www.developerfusion.com/t/csharp/books/view/samplechapters/sort/popularity/ 2006-10-20T00:00:00.00Z http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44079/net-development-for-java-programmers/ 2002-07-15T00:00:00.00Z

Java developers have adapted to a world in which everything is an object, resources are reclaimed by a garbage collector, and multiple inheritance is replaced by interfaces. All of these things have prepared developers to thrive in Microsoft's new .NET environment using C#. Despite similarities between Java and C#, complex differences still lurk. This book will walk you through both language and library differences, to help you develop enterprise applications requiring mastery.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44063/a-programmers-guide-to-ado-net-in-c/ 2002-04-25T00:00:00.00Z

This essential guide to Microsoft's ADO.NET overviews C#, then leads you toward deeper understanding of ADO.NET. Author Mahesh Chand provides key information about using each of .NET's major data providers, including OLE DB, SQL Server, and the released version of ODBC. Also featured are the methods and properties associated with these data providers' classes. Further, Chand shows you how to work with XML classes, integrate XML into the ADO

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44048/visual-basic-net-and-the-net-platform-an-advanced-guide/ 2001-11-15T00:00:00.00Z

Aimed at the more experienced programmer tackling the new VB .NET for the first time, Andrew Troelsen's Visual Basic .NET and the .NET Platform provides a quick-moving and intelligently rendered tour of .NET, with plenty of in-depth material on classes and object-oriented design. Notably, this book is a direct translation of the author's C# book, C# and the .NET Platform, using the same chapters and many examples ported from C# to VB .NET.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17626/pro-net-20-code-and-design-standards-in-c/ 2005-11-23T00:00:00.00Z

This book is special, because for the first time you get an easy-to-follow set of code and design standards that addresses the basic needs of .NET developers and application architects. The material is presented in a "what, why, where, and how" format, so it's easy to understand a given topic and apply the solution. The format facilitates fast understanding and quick reference&emdash;just what you need when you're under pressure.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44031/cil-programming-under-the-hood-of-net/ 2002-06-16T00:00:00.00Z

The Common Intermediate Language (CIL) is the core language of .NET. Although .NET developers often use a high-level language (such as C# or VB .NET) to develop their systems, they can use CIL to do anything allowed by.NET specifications&emdash;which is not the case for C# and VB .NET. Understanding how CIL works will provide you with a deep, language-independent insight into the core parts of .NET. This knowledge is essential for creating dynamic types, a powerful part of the .NET Framework.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/18136/distributed-net-programming-in-c/ 2002-05-29T00:00:00.00Z

With the release of .NET, Microsoft has once again altered the distributed programming landscape. Almost everything has changed, from data access, to remote object calls, to the deployment of software components. And of course, .NET introduces a new technology in XML Web services that may revolutionize Web development. Distributed .NET Programming in C# describes how to use these new .NET technologies to build fast, scalable, and robust distributed applications.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/18147/adonet-examples-and-best-practices-for-c-programmers/ 2002-04-01T00:00:00.00Z

For anyone who programs with databases in the new .NET in C#, ADO.NET Examples and Best Practices for C# Programmers shows you what works and what doesn't when it comes to Microsoft's latest APIs for working with databases. Filled with practical advice and recommended "best practices," this concise and useful book offers some valuable advice for anyone working with ADO.NET.While many C# titles cover Microsoft's

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44276/foundations-of-wf-an-introduction-to-windows-workflow-foundation-experts-voice-in-net/ 2006-10-20T00:00:00.00Z

Have you ever spent hours coding workflow for your applications? If so, the new Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) technology will make your life easier. Foundations of WF: An Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation introduces you to using Visual Studio 2005 and the Windows Workflow Foundation (part of Windows Vista) to create workflow packages. The book begins by giving you an overview of Windows Workflow Foundation.

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44077/managed-c-and-net-development-visual-studio-net-2003-edition/ 2003-03-31T00:00:00.00Z

This book answers the question, Do you need to learn C# or VB .NET to develop in .NET? You'll learn that the answer is in fact no, at least until you're good and ready. With Managed C++, your hard-earned skills as an established C++ developer or beginner won't be wasted. Microsoft touts that .NET is language neutral and this book proves it, at least in the area of C++. Managed C++ and .NET Development is truly a

James Crowley http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44059/real-world-aspnet-building-a-content-management-system/ 2002-04-01T00:00:00.00Z

Aimed at aspiring .NET developers who want to work with content management (CM) applications, Real-World ASP.NET: Building a Content Management System provides a fine overview of what's involved in managing Web site content and also delivers working code for a free, proprietary CMS using the latest in .NET technology and C

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