C♯ programming : from problem analysis to program design

Only Doyle's C# PROGRAMMING: FROM PROBLEM ANALYSIS TO PROGRAM DESIGN, 4E brilliantly balances today's most important programming principles and concepts with the latest insights into C#. This perfect introductory book highlights the latest Visual Studio 2012 and C# 4.0 with a unique, principles-based approach to give readers a deep understanding of programming. You'll find just the right amount of detail to create an important foundation in programming. This edition's straightforward approach and understandable vocabulary make it easier for readers to grasp new programming concepts without distraction. The book introduces a variety of fundamental programming concepts, from data types and expressions to arrays and collections, all using the popular C# language. New programming exercises and new numbered examples throughout this edition reflect the latest updates in Visual Studio 2012, while learning objectives, case studies and Coding Standards summaries in each chapter ensure mastery. While the book assumes no prior programming knowledge, coverage extends beyond traditional books to cover new advanced topics, such as portable class libraries used to create applications for Windows Phone and other platforms. Cover Title Page Copyright Brief Contents Table of Contents Preface Ch 1: Introduction to Computing and Programming History of Computers System and Application Software Software Development Process Programming Methodologies Evolution of C# and .NET Why C#? Types of Applications Developed with C# Exploring the First C# Program Elements of a C# Program Compiling, Building, and Running an Application Debugging an Application Creating an Application Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 2: Data Types and Expressions Data Representation Memory Locations for Data Types, Classes, and Objects Predefined Data Types Integral Data Types Floating-Point Types Decimal Types Boolean Variables Declaring Strings Making Data Constant Assignment Statements Order of Operations Formatting Output Width Specifier Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 3: Methods and Behaviors Anatomy of a Method Calling Class Methods Predefined Methods Writing Your Own Class Methods Types of Parameters Named and Optional Parameters Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 4: Creating Your Own Classes The Object Concept Constructor Writing Your Own Instance Methods Calling Instance Methods Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 5: Making Decisions Boolean Expressions Conditional Expressions if...else Selection Statements Switch Selection Statements Ternary Operator ? : Order of Operations Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 6: Repeating Instructions Why Use a Loop? Using the While Statement Using the for Statement Loop Using the Foreach Statement Using the Do...while Structure Nested Loops Recursive Calls Unconditional Transfer of Control Deciding Which Loop to Use Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 7: Arrays Array Basics Array Declaration Array Access Array Class Arrays as Method Parameters Arrays in Classes Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 8: Advanced Collections Two-Dimensional Arrays Multidimensional Arrays ArrayList Class String Class Other Collection Classes Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 9: Introduction to Windows Programming Contrasting Windows and Console Applications Graphical User Interfaces Elements of Good Design Using C# and Visual Studio to Create Windows-Based Applications Windows Forms Controls Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 10: Programming Based on Events Delegates Event Handling in C# ListBox Control Objects ComboBox Control Objects MenuStrip Control Objects CheckBox and RadioButton Objects Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) TabControl Objects Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 11: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Features Object-Oriented Language Features Component-Based Development Inheritance Making Stand-Alone Components Abstract Classes Sealed Classes Partial Classes Interfaces Polymorphism Generics Dynamic Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 12: Debugging and Handling Exceptions Errors Exceptions Exception-Handling Techniques Exception Classes Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 13: Working with Files System.IO Namespace File and Directory Classes File Streams BinaryReader and BinaryWriter Classes Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 14: Working with Databases Database Access ADO.NET Data Source Configuration Tools Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Ch 15: Web-Based Applications Web-Based Applications ASP.NET Web Forms Page Controls Web Forms Standard Server Controls Validation, Custom, and Composite Controls Web Services Smart Device Applications (Optional) Windows 7.x Phone Windows 8 Phone Apps Coding Standards Resources Quick Review Exercises Programming Exercises Appendix A: Visual Studio Configuration Customizing the Development Environment Appendix B: Code Editor Tools Code Snippets Refactoring Working with Class Diagrams Appendix C: Character Sets Appendix D: Operator Precedence Appendix E: C# Keywords Glossary Index Only this book brilliantly balances today's most important programming principles and concepts with the latest insights into C♯. This perfect introductory book highlights the latest Visual Studio 2012 and C♯ 4.0 with a unique, principles-based approach to give readers a deep understanding of programming. You'll find just the right amount of detail to create an important foundation in programming. This edition's straightforward approach and understandable vocabulary make it easier for readers to grasp new programming concepts without distraction. The book introduces a variety of fundamental programming concepts, from data types and expressions to arrays and collections, all using the popular C♯ language. New programming exercises and new numbered examples throughout this edition reflect the latest updates in Visual Studio 2012, while learning objectives, case studies and Coding Standards summaries in each chapter ensure mastery. While the book assumes no prior programming knowledge, coverage extends beyond traditional books to cover new advanced topics, such as portable class libraries used to create applications for Windows Phone and other platforms C# Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design requires no previous introduction to programming and only a methematical background of high school algebra. The book uses C# as the programming language for software developemnt; however, the basic programming concepts presented an be applied to a number of other languages. ...