Exam Ref 70-483 Programming in C# (MCSD)


Book Description

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-483–and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of programming in C#. Designed for experienced software developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Specialist level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage Program Flow Create and Use Types Debug Applications and Implement Security Implement Data Access This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.




MCSD Certification Toolkit (Exam 70-483)


Book Description

A perfectly crafted prep guide that prepares you for the MCSD 70-483 The MCSD 70-483 exam is the entry-level Microsoft certification exam for C# developers and this must-have resource offers essential coverage of the exam that will test your competency in C# programming. Each chapter covers one of the core subject domains that comprise the exam. Among the authors are experienced trainers who advised Microsoft on the development of its certification programs, affording them a unique understanding of both the objectives and what it takes to master them. This invaluable knowledge is passed to you so that you will not only be prepared to take the exam, but also become a better C# developer Features a step-by-step lab tutorial for each lesson covered in the book, encouraging you to practice what you've just learned in order to reinforce your learning Includes an accompanying website that includes more than 100 simulated test questions and answers Shares solutions to the hands-on labs presented in the book Contains complete sample code Offers a unique author approach that not only teaches you how to answer a set of exam questions but also provides you with an understanding of the underlying concepts and skills needed to succeed as a professional C# programmer MCSD Certification Toolkit is all you need to fully prepare for exam 70-483!




The C# Programmer’s Study Guide (MCSD)


Book Description

Prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam 70-483: Programming in C#. The “What, Why, and How” of each concept is presented along with quick summaries, code challenges, and exam questions to review and practice key concepts. You will learn how to use: Lambda expressions to write LINQ query expressions Asynchronous programming with the Async and Await keywords to maximize performance of slow applications Regular expressions to validate user input Reflection to create and handle types at runtime and much more The source code in the book will be available in the form of iCanCSharp notebooks and scripts that allow you to try out examples and extend them in interesting ways. What You Will Learn Understand the necessary knowledge and skill set to prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-483 Study the code challenges and practice questions on C# that are relevant to the exam Master the C# programming language Who This Book Is For Experienced C# and .NET programmers and developers who are ready to take and pass the exam in order to get certified




Exam Ref 70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications (MCSD)


Book Description

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-486—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of developing ASP.NET MVC-based solutions. Designed for experienced developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Specialist level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Design the application architecture Design the user experience Develop the user experience Troubleshoot and debug web applications Design and implement security This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.




Hands-On Object-Oriented Programming with C#


Book Description

Enhance your programming skills by learning the intricacies of object oriented programming in C# 8 Key FeaturesUnderstand the four pillars of OOP; encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction and polymorphismLeverage the latest features of C# 8 including nullable reference types and Async StreamsExplore various design patterns, principles, and best practices in OOPBook Description Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm organized around objects rather than actions, and data rather than logic. With the latest release of C#, you can look forward to new additions that improve object-oriented programming. This book will get you up to speed with OOP in C# in an engaging and interactive way. The book starts off by introducing you to C# language essentials and explaining OOP concepts through simple programs. You will then go on to learn how to use classes, interfacesm and properties to write pure OOP code in your applications. You will broaden your understanding of OOP further as you delve into some of the advanced features of the language, such as using events, delegates, and generics. Next, you will learn the secrets of writing good code by following design patterns and design principles. You'll also understand problem statements with their solutions and learn how to work with databases with the help of ADO.NET. Further on, you'll discover a chapter dedicated to the Git version control system. As you approach the conclusion, you'll be able to work through OOP-specific interview questions and understand how to tackle them. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of OOP with C# and be able to take your skills to the next level. What you will learnMaster OOP paradigm fundamentals Explore various types of exceptions Utilize C# language constructs efficiently Solve complex design problems by understanding OOP Understand how to work with databases using ADO.NET Understand the power of generics in C#Get insights into the popular version control system, Git Learn how to model and design your softwareWho this book is for This book is designed for people who are new to object-oriented programming. Basic C# skills are assumed, however, prior knowledge of OOP in any other language is not required.




C# Fundamentals


Book Description

The third edition of the popular C# Fundamentals book is great for whether you are a first-time programmer or an experienced coder wanting to learn C#. Content updates for C# 9 and .NET 5 have been added!




C# Programming


Book Description

Here's what two developers wrote to me about the book:"C# Tutorials" is a tightly written but yet comprehensive book that covers everything you need to know to master the C# language. The book has plenty of code examples and is littered with references to additional reading for real in-depth knowledge. I highly recommend this book for anyone aspiring to pass the MCSD Exam 70-483. - Peter R��k, independent software consultantI particularly like that there there is no fluff to fill out the book, that is so common in these types of books. The examples are short, clean and "to the point". The illustrations are nice, the code is very well written, the book is airy and has nice formatting. The book covers a lot, I read it to advance my competence in C#/VS 2012/.NET. This is a very nice book, well done! - Thomas Engelin, independent software consultant It does not matter if you are just starting out with Visual C# or if you have been working as a solution developer for a while, this book has much to offer you. The book is easy to read and understand, with a lot of complete code samples.The first chapters of the book describe the fundamentals of the C# language such as variables, loops and methods. The book then gets progressively more challenging, describing, among other things, WCF Services, asynchronous operations, synchronizing concurrent data, reflection, the CodeDOM, and encrypting data.If you are aspiring to take the Microsoft exam 70-483 this book is an asset you do not want to miss out on. Apart from great code samples, it also contains a lot of suggested reading to make certain that you stand the best chance to complete the exam successfully.The author has worked professionally with Visual C# since it was released, and has taught C# and Visual Basic.NET as a Microsoft Certified Instructor for a number of years during his career.




Pro C# 7


Book Description

This essential classic title provides a comprehensive foundation in the C# programming language and the frameworks it lives in. Now in its 8th edition, you’ll find all the very latest C# 7.1 and .NET 4.7 features here, along with four brand new chapters on Microsoft’s lightweight, cross-platform framework, .NET Core, up to and including .NET Core 2.0. Coverage of ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework (EF) Core, and more, sits alongside the latest updates to .NET, including Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and ASP.NET MVC. Dive in and discover why Pro C# has been a favorite of C# developers worldwide for over 15 years. Gain a solid foundation in object-oriented development techniques, attributes and reflection, generics and collections as well as numerous advanced topics not found in other texts (such as CIL opcodes and emitting dynamic assemblies). With the help of this book you’ll have the confidence to put C# into practice and explore the .NET universe on your own terms. What You Will Learn Discover the latest C# 7.1 features, from tuples to pattern matching Hit the ground running with Microsoft’s lightweight, open source .NET Core platform, including ASP.NET Core MVC, ASP.NET Core web services, and Entity Framework Core Find complete coverage of XAML, .NET 4.7, and Visual Studio 2017 Understand the philosophy behind .NET and the new, cross-platform alternative, .NET Core




Hands-On Design Patterns with C# and .NET Core


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Apply design patterns to solve problems in software architecture and programming using C# 7.x and .NET Core 2 Key FeaturesEnhance your programming skills by implementing efficient design patterns for C# and .NETExplore design patterns for functional and reactive programming to build robust and scalable applicationsDiscover how to work effectively with microservice and serverless architecturesBook Description Design patterns are essentially reusable solutions to common programming problems. When used correctly, they meet crucial software requirements with ease and reduce costs. This book will uncover effective ways to use design patterns and demonstrate their implementation with executable code specific to both C# and .NET Core. Hands-On Design Patterns with C# and .NET Core begins with an overview of object-oriented programming (OOP) and SOLID principles. It provides an in-depth explanation of the Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns such as creational, structural, and behavioral. The book then takes you through functional, reactive, and concurrent patterns, helping you write better code with streams, threads, and coroutines. Toward the end of the book, you’ll learn about the latest trends in architecture, exploring design patterns for microservices, serverless, and cloud native applications. You’ll even understand the considerations that need to be taken into account when choosing between different architectures such as microservices and MVC. By the end of the book, you will be able to write efficient and clear code and be comfortable working on scalable and maintainable projects of any size. What you will learnMake your code more flexible by applying SOLID principlesFollow the Test-driven development (TDD) approach in your .NET Core projectsGet to grips with efficient database migration, data persistence, and testing techniquesConvert a console application to a web application using the right MVPWrite asynchronous, multithreaded, and parallel codeImplement MVVM and work with RxJS and AngularJS to deal with changes in databasesExplore the features of microservices, serverless programming, and cloud computingWho this book is for If you have a basic understanding of C# and the .NET Core framework, this book will help you write code that is easy to reuse and maintain with the help of proven design patterns that you can implement in your code.




Professional Microsoft IIS 8


Book Description

Stellar author team of Microsoft MVPs helps developers and administrators get the most out of Windows IIS 8 If you're a developer or administrator, you'll want to get thoroughly up to speed on Microsoft's new IIS 8 platform with this complete, in-depth reference. Prepare yourself to administer IIS 8 in not only commercial websites and corporate intranets, but also the mass web hosting market with this expert content. The book covers common administrative tasks associated with monitoring and managing an IIS environment--and then moves well beyond, into extensibility, scripted admin, and other complex topics. The book highlights automated options outside the GUI, options that include the PowerShell provider and AppCmd tool. It explores extensibility options for developers, including ISAPI and HTTPModules. And, it delves into security protocols and high availability/load balancing at a level of detail that is not often found in IIS books. Author team includes Microsoft MVPs and an IIS team member Covers the management and monitoring of Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8 for administrators and developers, including MOF and MOM Delves into topics not often included in IIS books, including using the PowerShell provider and AppCmd tool and other automated options, and extending IIS 8 with ISAPI or HTTPModules Explores security issues in depth, including high availability/load balancing, and the Kerberos, NTLM, and PKI/SSL protocols Explains how to debug and troubleshoot IIS Professional Microsoft IIS 8 features a wealth of information gathered from individuals running major intranets and web hosting facilities today, making this an indispensible and real-world reference to keep on hand.