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Start-to-Finish Visual C# 2015
by Tim Patrick • September 2016
Start-to-Finish Visual C# 2015 exists to teach you how to write complete software applications using Visual C#. You'll learn all about the C# language and .NET Framework features, the bits and pieces of syntax and logic that go into code development. But the goal is a usable software solution, and you'll find just that in each chapter, and in the accompanying Visual Studio software projects. As the text guides you through initial design to final deployment, you'll discover the tools and skills needed to create a working software product.
Each chapter teaches you essential C# concepts, and shows you how to apply them by crafting a full business-level database-centric application. With this comprehensive book, you will:
- Understand how to design and implement .NET applications
- Learn the core features of the C# language
- Access and modify database content using ADO.NET
- Perform advanced development activities, including cryptography and localization
- Master cool C# features, such as Generics, Extension Methods, and LINQ
- Get a head start on programming via the downloadable source code
Whether you're new to programming, or want to add C# to your existing skillset, Start-to-Finish Visual C# 2015 will guide you step-by-step through the learning process.
Now Available!
This great Visual C# 2015 learning tool is now available for purchase in paperback and ebook formats.
- Buy the paperback edition from Amazon.com, its other international sites (such as Amazon.co.uk), Or visit your favorite online bookseller.
- Buy the ebook edition from Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, Kobo, or Inktera.
- Acccess the book through your Scribd subscription.
Sample Source Code
Use the following link to download and install the sample source code for the book.
The download is a standard Windows executable. Run the downloaded file to install the book's files to the target directory of your choice.
Note: If your local Windows permissions do not allow you to run executables downloaded from the internet, use the following link to download a standard ZIP archive file instead.
Once downloaded, you can manually extract the contents into any folder you choose.
After running the installation program or manually extracting the contents of the archive, follow the instructions in Appendix A of the book to install the project templates and the code snippets.
Barcode Font Information
The Library Project designed in Start-to-Finish Visual C# 2015 uses a barcode font supplied by you to print barcode labels. The following is a list of some resources you can use to locate a barcode font.
- Free 3 of 9 Barcode Font. Matt Welch has designed a "Code 3 of 9" (also called "Code 39") font that you can use for your personal use for free. It is available on many web sites across the Internet. Here is one link you can use to access this font: 3 of 9 Font
- Fonts for Purchase. Several companies sell commercial barcode fonts for professional and business use. Almost any TrueType barcode font sold by these companies will work with the Library Project. Here is one commercial site that offers a large collection of barcode fonts: Commercial Fonts
- Searching for Barcodes. Your favorite search engine can locate barcode fonts for you. The following link performs a barcode font search on Google: Font Search
- Information on Barcode Fonts. If you want to find out more about barcodes, barcode fonts, and how they are used, see Wikipedia's article on barcodes: Wikipedia Article
Author Links
Contact Tim Patrick by email at tim@timaki.com.