Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Principles in C

Using C, this book develops the concepts and theory of data structures and algorithm analysis in a gradual, step-by-step manner, proceeding from concrete examples to abstract principles. Standish covers a wide range of both traditional and contemporary software engineering topics. The text also includes an introduction to object-oriented programming using C++. By introducing recurring themes such as levels of abstraction, recursion, efficiency, representation and trade-offs, the author unifies the material throughout. Mathematical foundations can be incorporated at a variety of depths, allowing the appropriate amount of math for each user.

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Aimed at those with some previous programming experience, Inside C# shows developers the unique strengths, advantages, and tips for coding with C#. This fast-paced and in-depth tutorial will let you use Microsoft’s newest programming language on the emerging .NET platform successfully.

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For anyone who’s programmed before and wants to learn C# quickly, this in-depth guide anchored with plenty of short, effective examples provides what you need. Inside C# shows off the unique strengths of this new and exciting language and provides a solid introduction to the .NET platform. –Richard Dragan

Topics covered:

Introduction to C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Tutorial for object-oriented programming
A “Hello, World” program in C#
Command-line .NET tools (including the C# compiler and the ILDASM disassembler)
C# types
Boxing and unboxing variables
In-depth guide to C# class design (including members and methods, constructors, constants and read-only fields, garbage collection, and inheritance)
Method overloading
Virtual and static methods
Properties
Arrays
Indexers
Attributes
Interfaces (declaring and implementing interfaces, plus interfaces combined with inheritance)
Expressions and operators in C# (including operator precedence)
Program flow control
Exception handling classes and techniques
Operator overloading
Delegates and event handlers
Multithreaded programming techniques (including thread safety and synchronization)
C# reflection and metadata
Using unmanaged code and pointers from within C#
COM interoperability
Assemblies and deployment in C#