C#

C#

C# is a multi-paradigm programming language that combines strong typing, imperative programming, declarative styles, functional features, generics, object orientation, and component-based development.

• Online courses:

  • Microsoft Virtual Academy offers a few free courses:
    • C# Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners A Microsoft video series for beginners learning C#.
    • Programming in C# Another Microsoft video series that assumes some prior exposure to C#.

• Interactive tutorials: N/A

• Video tutorials: N/A

• Books and tutorials (online):

  • C# Programming A Wikibooks resource for beginners that focuses on syntax and also works well as a reference.
  • The C# Yellow Book An introductory text used by the University of Hull.
  • C# Essentials An introductory text that also includes material on Windows Forms, Visual Studio, and graphical interfaces.
  • Visual C# resources Official Microsoft tutorials and guides on C# and .NET.
  • More free books

• Books (print):

  • Sam’s Teach Yourself C# 5.0 in 24 Hours by Scott Dorman A good beginner-friendly introduction.
  • Essential C# 5.0 A very comprehensive book, especially suitable for intermediate programmers coming from another language.
  • C# in Depth, 3rd Edition Also very comprehensive, with a strong focus on writing clean and idiomatic C#.
  • Effective C# and More Effective C# Collections of tips for improving C# code. Not ideal for beginners.

• Exercises: N/A