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Introduction to C#
What is C#? C# (pronounced "C sharp") is a general-purpose, modern programming language developed by Microsoft as part of its .NET framework. It was first introduced in 2000 and has since become one of the primary languages used for building Windows desktop applications, web applications, and other software solutions on the Microsoft platform. C# is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language that combines the power and flexibility of C++ with the simplicity and ease of use of Visual Basic. It is designed to be a simple, efficient, and type-safe language that enables developers to create robust and scalable applications. Some key features of C# include: • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): C# supports fundamental OOP concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, allowing developers to create modular and reusable code. • Type Safety: C# enforces strict type checking, which helps prevent errors and promotes code reliability. • Garbage Collection: C# includes automatic memory management through a garbage collector, which frees developers from managing memory manually. • Language Integration: C# integrates seamlessly with other .NET languages, allowing developers to leverage existing libraries and components. • Rich Standard Library: C# provides a comprehensive standard library that offers a wide range of functionality for common tasks, including input/output operations, network programming, and database access. • Platform Independence: While C# was initially designed for Windows development, it has expanded its reach through cross-platform frameworks like .NET Core and Xamarin, enabling developers to build applications that run on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Overall, C# is a versatile language that empowers developers to build a variety of software applications, from desktop applications and web services to mobile apps and games, using the .NET framework.
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What is C#?
Brief history of C#
Advantages of using C#
What you will learn
Setting up the development environment
A key component of C# development is the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). This lesson lets you look into the IDE. You learn how to configure it for C# development.
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Visual C#
Installing C#
Configuring the Visual Studio
Installing Visual Studio
Creating a new project
Exploring the IDE
Basic syntax and concepts (C# Basics)
This topic contains fundamentals of C# programming
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Hello World
Operators
Data types and variables
More on operators
Control Statements
Methods and functions
Classes and objects
Classes and objects In C#, classes and objects are fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP). They provide a way to define the structure and behavior of objects, which are instances of classes. Here's an overview of classes and objects in C#:
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Classes and objects
Constructors
Inheritance and polymorphism
Method Overriding
Base Class and Derived Class
Object-Oriented Programming in C#
Handling Exceptions
Input and Output
Collections and Generics
Delegates and events
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Delegates
Events
Multicast Delegates
Advanced topics
Certainly! Here are a few advanced topics in C# that you might find interesting:
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Asynchronous Programming
LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
Reflection
Attributes
Parallel Programming
Project organization
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Project
C#
About Lesson

Installing Visual Studio

 

To install Visual Studio, you can follow these steps:

  • Visit the official Visual Studio website: Go to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/ and click on the “Download” button.
  • Choose the Visual Studio edition: On the download page, you’ll see different editions of Visual Studio available, such as Community, Professional, and Enterprise. Choose the edition that best suits your needs. For most individuals and small teams, the free Community edition should be sufficient.
  • Select workloads and individual components: Visual Studio provides different workloads that include pre-selected sets of tools and components for specific types of development (e.g., .NET desktop development, ASP.NET web development, etc.). You can choose a workload based on the type of development you’ll be doing. Additionally, you can customize the installation by selecting individual components based on your requirements.
  • Review and customize installation options: On the “Summary” page, you’ll see an overview of the selected options. Review them and customize any additional settings if needed.

  • Install Visual Studio: Click on the “Install” button to start the installation process. It may take some time depending on the selected options and your internet speed. Visual Studio will download and install the necessary files.
  • Launch Visual Studio: Once the installation is complete, you can launch Visual Studio from your computer’s start menu or desktop shortcut.
  • Sign in and set up preferences: Upon launching Visual Studio for the first time, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. You can choose to sign in or skip this step. Then, you can set up your preferences, such as color theme and development settings.
  • Get started with Visual Studio: After completing the setup, you’ll have access to the Visual Studio IDE, where you can create new projects, open existing projects, and start coding in your preferred programming language, including C#.

Remember to regularly update Visual Studio to take advantage of the latest features and improvements. You can check for updates through the Visual Studio IDE or enable automatic updates during the installation process.

That’s it! You’re now ready to start coding with Visual Studio. Happy programming!

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