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Programming Fundamentals: Getting Started with C# and .NET
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Gain insights into C# 10 and .NET, learn programming basics, delve into OOP, explore data structures, and discover how to build and deploy native applications effectively.
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C# is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and its latest stable version, C# 10, has several new features and updates that make it an excellent choice for a wide variety of applications. Combined with the .NET framework, C# can empower developers to build native applications for all the major consumer operating systems as well as the cloud. The course starts with an introduction to programming concepts such as conditional statements, loops, arrays, and functions. You’ll explore advanced topics of object-oriented programming (OOP) including classes, inheritance, access, and extensions. Finally, you’ll work with data structures, events, concurrency, testing, and databases. By the end of this course, you’ll have a working knowledge of not only the C# programming language, but also key ideas of software engineering. You’ll also be prepared to build and deploy native applications with the .NET framework.
C# is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and its latest stable version, C# 10, has several new features...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understand the syntax and features of C#.
Get familiarized with the .NET framework.
Master the concepts of object-oriented programming.
Get a working knowledge of the functionality of .NET for developing native desktop, mobile, and web applications.
Practice advanced C# and .NET features, including databases and LINQ and concurrency.
Understand the syntax and features of C#.

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103 Lessons13 Quizzes8 Challenges

1.

Introduction

2 Lessons

Learn how to use C# and .NET for diverse application development.
Getting Started
Introduction to C#

2.

C# Basics

8 Lessons

Unpack the core of variables, memory, comments, naming, enums, directives, and namespaces in C#.
Variable and Data Types
Memory Types
Comments
Naming Conventions
Enumeration
Directives
Namespaces and Using Directives
Quiz: C# Basics

5.

Loops (Iterative Statements)

6 Lessons

Solve problems in using various loop types, nested loops, and flow control statements in C#.
Types of Loops
Nested Loops
Coding Exercise: Types of Loops
Solution: Types of Loops
The break and continue Statements
Quiz: Loops

6.

Arrays

8 Lessons

Implement arrays, multidimensional arrays, and jagged arrays in C# for data organization.
Introduction to Arrays
Coding Exercise: Arrays
Solution: Arrays
2-D and 3-D Arrays
Coding Exercise: 2-D Arrays
Solution: 2-D Arrays
Jagged Array
Quiz: Array

7.

Methods

6 Lessons

Piece together the parts of methods, including recursion, named arguments, and practical coding exercises.
Introduction to Methods
Coding Exercise: Methods
Solution: Methods
Named Argument in Methods
Method Recursion
Quiz: Methods

9.

Data Structures

9 Lessons

Get started with understanding and using various data structures in C#.
Structs
Records
List
Coding Exercise: List
Solution: List
LinkedList
Dictionary
Tuples
Quiz: Data Structures

10.

Delegates and Events

6 Lessons

Break apart the concepts of delegates, events, and lambdas in C#.
Using the delegate variables
Coding Exercise: delegates
Solution: delegates
Events
Lambdas
Quiz: Delegates and Events

11.

Miscellaneous Topics

11 Lessons

Grasp various programming techniques, including exception handling, file operations, unit tests, and the DateTime struct.
Try-Catch
Writing/Reading Text Files
Unit Testing
Random Numbers
Coding Exercise: Random Numbers
Solution: Random Number
DateTime
Coding Exercise: DateTime
Solution: DateTime
Introduction to StringBuilder
Quiz: Miscellaneous Topics

12.

Concurrency

5 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of threads and asynchronous programming to enhance application concurrency.
Threads
Coding Exercise: Threads
Solution: Threads
Asynchronous
Quiz: Concurrency

13.

LINQ and Databases

5 Lessons

Tackle LINQ's query syntax and method calls, database connectivity, and practical examples in C#.
LINQ - Query Syntax
LINQ Method Call Syntax
Database: Connectivity
Database: Examples
Quiz: LINQ and Databases

14.

Appendix

4 Lessons

Master the steps to install Visual Studio, create applications, perform unit testing, and connect to SQL Server.
Installation of the Visual Studio
Creating a Console Application
Unit Testing in Visual Studio
Connecting with the SQL Server in Visual Studio
Certificate of Completion
Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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