Master the problem-solving skills and techniques associated with object-oriented program development using this hands-on, reader-friendly text. C# Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design, Second Edition, introduces a variety of basic programming concepts, from data types and expressions to arrays and collections, all using C# as the programming language. Ideal for both novices and programmers with experience in other languages, this book goes beyond traditional programming books by including new, advanced software development features that are often only found in specialized books. Full chapters are devoted to ADO.NET and ASP.NET. The second edition has been revised to include new features of Visual C# 2005, including generics and partial classes, so readers receive an up-to-date education on programming.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Computing and Programming 2. Your First C# Program 3. Data Types and Expressions 4. Methods and Behaviors 5. Making Decisions 6. Repeating Instructions 7. Arrays and Collections 8. Introduction to Windows Programming 9. Programming Based on Events 10. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Features 11. Handling Exceptions 12. Working with Files 13. Database Access using ADO.NET 14. Web-Based Applications Appendices A: Compiling and Running an Application from the Command Line B: Visual Studio IDE Code Editor C. Visual Studio Configuration D: Character Sets E: Operator Precedence F: C# Keywords