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I need a little help, i want to buy a book abou C#, so if anybody has some prepositions it would be very helpful for me. I saw C# bible, and some other books, wht do you think which one is best? I know a litle bit of programing in JAVA, so i need something from a begining.

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This thread shows split opinions about which C# text works best for a Java-background beginner. reported a textbook-style volume as verbose and poorly indexed, while found that same work useful as a student reference. favoured a compact paperback approach, and argued for approachable, learning-first material. Those differing experiences underline that choice of book matters less than matching format, currency, and learning goals.

A short checklist for picking a beginner-friendly C# resource (Java experience in mind):

  • Edition and scope: the book should state which C# and .NET versions it covers; language and framework features change over time.
  • Learning style: tutorial/project-driven vs large reference — Java programmers often learn fastest from side-by-side comparisons and short exercises.
  • Examples and exercises: downloadable, buildable sample code and small projects to port from Java help solidify differences.
  • Coverage: look for clear treatment of value vs reference types, properties, delegates/events, generics and common framework areas (collections, I/O, threading); modern topics (LINQ, async) if targeting newer C# versions.
  • Practical details: good index and organization, IDE/compile/run instructions, and an active errata/companion site.

A tiny, practical mapping (Java vs C# property style):

// Java
public class Person {
    private String name;
    public String getName() { return name; }
    public void setName(String s) { name = s; }
}
// C#
public class Person {
    public string Name { get; set; }
}

Because the thread dates from 2005–2007, many recommendations there target older C#/ .NET releases. For current development, prefer recent editions that state the covered C#/.NET versions and supplement any print book with official, up-to-date online documentation and small porting projects.

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Member Avatar for vegaseat

Here is one book I would not recommend:
"C# How To Program" by Deitel

I wasted $85 on this thing. It is uninformative and the index is written by a 4 year old!

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i've as reference for C#:
" C# how to program " Deitel ( Prentice Hall )
it' excellent as it can be considered as a Student Edition !!
However it's also used as a reference (proffes. edition)
Also it has a good price
u will like it

Member Avatar for campkev

do I have any prepostions? sure. at, with, by, on, over, under....

sorry, couldn't help myself ;)

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The book of "Inside C#" Second Edition, paperback Tom Archer

You can get this at Amazon for $33 or half.com for $28. Search using isbn of 0735616485 for 2002 2nd edition. The first edition which is from 2001 is $6. isbn 0735612889.
(The initial search must by for a book then you will have the option to search via isbn.)

Randy

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You can follow the book "C# and .Net Platform" by Andrew Troelson. The book is good for learning concepts. But examples are not so good.

Beuls

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i'd advice books from the O'Reilly series.

if you have some experience programming, i'd buy:

Programming C#
Jesse Liberty, O'Reilly Media, 2005
http://www.amazon.com/Programming-C-Jesse-Liberty/dp/0596006993/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-3530322-7094312?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175509128&sr=8-1

if you still need introductions on subjects like .NET, inheritance, polymorfism, interfaces or arrays, i'd definitely advice:

Learning C#, 2nd Edition
Jesse Liberty & Brian MacDonald, O'Reilly Media 2006
http://www.amazon.com/Learning-C-2005-Started-Programming/dp/0596102097/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-3530322-7094312?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175509128&sr=8-2

hope this helped and good luck on your quest
pygmalion

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