.Net Programming: A Practical Guide Using C# [With CDROM]

By Pradeep Tapadiya

Book Overview

In .NET Programming: A Practical Guide Using C# , author Pradeep Tapadiya explains the .NET architecture and shows how to put its services to work in complex, enterprise-class applications. Rich with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130669458
• ISBN13: 9780130669452
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.7" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Best C# for Experienced Java and C++ Progrmmers

A concise, no-nonsense book. All topics are cut to the chase. This book is for C++ and Java pros who want to master C# in the shortest time possible. I also have 3 other C# books. Only this one calms me down and gives me the joy of reading while learning. However, for people who is new to programming, I recommend "Learn to Program with C#" by John Smiley. My 3rd book, "C# in a Nutshell" is a good choice for reference. My 4th one, "Introduction to C# Using .Net" is good too, but the topics covered are not as broad as this one.For donwloading this book's sample code, it points to www.phptr.com/tapadiya/dotnet/, which no longer works. Instead, go http://www.tapadiya.net/pradeep/ComPlusBook.htm#CodeSamples, a link I finally found after 10 minutes of Google search.

Liked it a lot

I liked this book. It starts with very basic things about .NET (what .NET is and what it's for, tools, basics of C#, etc.) and takes you to advanced topics. My employer wanted to move our development to .NET platform, and with this book alone, I was able to master .NET enough to get to a pretty advanced level quite fast.When a new topic is covered, the author provides an introduction to the problem. It often helps to get the right perspective on what you study. It's very far from being a dry reference book. I found it to be written in an easy to understand the language, detailed enough and not too wordy, and to explain things in a practical way. I like Tapadiya's style, in general. I liked his other book (about COM programming) too. I enjoyed reading it.The book is not for those who are looking for a general programming tutorial. I think it requires some experience in software creation, although maybe not a whole lot.

Refined and well thought out

This book isn't as code oriented as Ferguson or Troelsen's text on c#, but seems to deal more with concepts and common trouble points with the language and environment. Much like Tapadiya's last book, it is well thought out and demonstrates a good insight in the subject matter. A good read.

Simply the best (c) book about .NET

If you are looking for good introduction.This book is your best choice.Very consistent, without any "poetry" (like in last Richter's book).Mr.Tapadiya's two book about COM+ and .NET must have any Windows developer.

Most underrated .Net book out there

This book is a treasure trove of .Net information. It is underrated and not seen often in bookstores. This book complements Richter's book on .Net Framework programming and is a boon for any C#/.NETer.