Pro C# 10 with .NET 6

Welcome to the most comprehensive foundational guide available on the topic of C# coding and .NET. This book goes beyond “do this, to achieve this” to drill down into the core stuff that makes a good developer, great. This expanded 11th edition delivers loads of new content on Entity Framework, Razor Pages, Web APIs and more. You will find the latest C# 10 and .NET 6 features served up with plenty of “behind the curtain” discussion designed to expand developers’ critical thinking skills when it comes to their craft. Coverage of ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and more sits alongside the latest updates to the new unified .NET platform, from performance improvements to Windows Desktop apps on .NET 6, updates in XAML tooling, and expanded coverage of data files and data handling. Going beyond the latest features in C# 10, all code samples are rewritten for this latest release.

Dive in and discover why this essential classic is a favorite of C# developers worldwide. Gain a solid foundation in object-oriented development techniques, attributes and reflection, generics and collections, and numerous advanced topics not found in other texts (such as CIL opcodes and emitting dynamic assemblies). PRO C# 10 WITH .NET 6 will build your coding confidence putting C# into practice, and exploring the .NET universe and its vast potential on your own terms.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Explore C# 10 features and updates in records and record structs, global and implicit using directives, file level namespaces, extended property patterns, and more
* Develop applications with C# and modern frameworks for services, web, and smart client applications
* Hit the ground running with ASP.NET Core web applications using MVC and Razor Pages, including view components, custom tag helpers, custom validation, GDPR support, and areas
* Build ASP.NET RESTful services complete with versioning, enhanced swagger, and basic authentication
* Embrace Entity Framework Core for building real-world, data-centric applications, with deeply expanded coverage new to this edition including SQL Server temporal table support
* Dive into Windows Desktop Apps on .NET 6 using Windows Presentation Foundation
* Understand the philosophy behind .NET
* Discover the new features in .NET 6, including single file applications, smaller container images, and more

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Developers of any level who want to either learn C# and .NET or want to take their skills to the next level.

“Amazing! Provides easy-to-follow explanations and examples. I remember reading the first version of this book; this is a ‘must-have’ for your collection if you are learning .NET!”

– Rick McGuire, Senior Application Development Manager, Microsoft

“Phil is a journeyman programmer who brings years of experience and a passion for teaching to make this fully revised and modernized ‘classic’ a ‘must-have’. Any developer who wants full-spectrum, up-to-date coverage of both the C# language and how to use it with .NET and ASP.NET Core should get this book.”

– Brian A. Randell, Partner, MCW Technologies and Microsoft MVP

ANDREW TROELSEN has more than 20 years of experience in the software industry. Over this time he has worked as a developer, educator, author, public speaker, and now team lead and lead engineer. He is the author of numerous books in the Microsoft universe. He holds a master of science degree in software engineering (MSSE) from the University of St. Thomas and another in computational linguistics (CLMS) from the University of Washington.

PHIL JAPIKSE is an international speaker, Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, Professional Scrum Trainer, and a passionate member of the developer community. He is the lead director of the Cincinnati .NET User Group and the Cincinnati Software Architect Roundtable, and he founded the CincyDeliver conference, Currently, he works as a Director of Consulting and Enterprise Architect. Follow him on his blog (skimedic.com) or on Twitter @skimedic.

Part 1: Introducing C# and .NET 6

1 Introducing C# and .NET (Core) 6

2 Building C# Applications

Part 2: Core C# Programming

3 Core C# Programming Constructs, Part 1

4 Core C# Programming Constructs, Part 2Part 3: Object Oriented Programming with C#

5 Understanding Encapsulation

6 Understanding Inheritance and Polymorphism

7 Understanding Structured Exception Handling

8 Working with Interfaces

9 Understanding Object Lifetime

Part 4: Advanced C# Programming10 Collections and Generics

11 Advanced C# Language Features

12 Delegates, Events, and Lambda Expressions

13 LINQ To Objects

14 Processes, AppDomains, and Load Contexts

15 Multithreaded, Parallel, and Async Programming

Part 5: Programming with .NET Core Assemblies

16 Building and Configuring Class Libraries

17 Type Reflection, Late Binding, Attributes, and Dynamic Types

18 Understanding CIL and the Role of Dynamic Assemblies

Part 6: File Handling, Object Serialization, and Data Access

19 File I/O and Object Serialization

20 Data Access with ADO.NET

Part 7: Entity Framework Core

21 Introducing Entity Framework Core

22 Exploring EF Core

23 Build a Data Access Layer with Entity Framework Core

24 Test Driving the Autolot Data Access Layer

Part 8: Windows Client Development

25 Introducing Windows Presentation Foundation and XAML26 WPF Controls, Layouts, Events, and Data Binding

27 WPF Graphics Rendering Services

28 WPF Resources, Animations, Styles, and Templates

29 WPF Notifications, Validations, Commands, and MVVM

Part 9: ASP.NET Core

30 Introducing ASP.NET Core

31 Diving into ASP.NET Core

32 RESTful Services with ASP.NET Core

33 Web Applications using MVC

34 Web Applications using Razor Pages