C# was created to be the programming language best suited for writing enterprise applications for .NET. C# combines the high productivity of Microsoft Visual Basic with the raw power of C++. It is a simple, object-oriented, and type-safe programming language that is based on the C and C++ family of languages.

Experience with object-oriented programming and concepts is not required for this course. Before attending this course, students must have competency in the following areas:

• Experience with programming in C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, or another programming language.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft .NET strategy as described on the Microsoft .NET Web site: http://www/microsoft.com/net/.

Skills Gained

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

·         List the major elements of the .NET Framework and explain how C# fits into the .NET Platform.

·         Analyze the basic structure of a C# application and be able to document, debug, compile, and run a simple application.

·         Create, name, and assign values to variables.

·         Use common statements to implement flow control, looping, and exception handling.

·         Create methods (functions and subroutines) that can return values and take parameters.

·         Create, initialize, and use arrays.

·         Explain the basic concepts and terminology of object-oriented programming.

·         Build new C# classes from existing classes.

·         Create self-contained classes and frameworks in a C# application.

·         Define operators, use delegates, and add event specifications.

·         Implement properties and indexers.

·         Use predefined and custom attributes.