C# Books

[Maine]

I went and bought C# in a nutshell read a little of it pretty easy to understand but none of it has stuck.

I read & did a little C++ basic stuff for about 2 years now (more time not using it then using it)

I know basic programming stuff in C++ my question is was C# in a nutshell a good choice of my first book? C# is what i plan on sticking to from here on out C++ never got my attention that much C# looks more fun

[AIS4U]

Maine:

Most of the Nutshell books I am familiar with are pretty good. However, I don't really consider the Nutshell books to be "learning" type books, but more of a reference book to keep on my desk for quick reference for a particular method or property.

I haven't actually seen or read C# in a Nutshell, but, depending on your previous programming experience it might work out for you.

I have used Visual Basic 6 for several years and I just recently started to learn C#.

Personally I prefer books such as Wiley, C# Bible; O'Reilly, Programming C#; and Deitel, C# How To Program, mainly because they have lots of examples that walk you through the entire process in a step by step manner.

I think the "book thing" is kind of a personal preference. What works well for me may not work at all for someone else.

I use to spend $2,000 - $3,000 per year on various computer books which, at today's prices, really isn't that many books. One day when I was on eBay I discovered books listed there and I have saved a ton of money.

I bought the Deitel, C# How To Program for $6.00 plus another $4.00 postage instead of the $90.00 price at my local Borders. It was a new book complete with CD.

If you go to eBay to check it out, look in both the "Books" area and the "Computer" area.

Good Luck with learning C#.

[Maine]

thanks so which do u think i should pick up

[AIS4U]

Maine:

If I had to pick just one I would go with Wiley, C# Bible.

The Deitel book, C# How To Program, is also very good, but it is more of a college level text book type of book and covers a lot of material that isn't really necessary for anyone with some previous programming experience.

O'Reilly, Programming C# would be my last choice.

Also, if you Google "C# Programming", you will find lots of online tutorials that can be quite helpful.

Enjoy your C# adventures.

[Greyskull]

I would recommend

Beginning Visual C# 2005 by Karli Watson, Christian Nagel, Jacob Hammer Pedersen, Jon D Reid, Morgan Skinner and Eric White. Published by WROX; ISBN# 0-7645-7847-2

This is the book I have used to get me started with C#....

Hope this helps...

[alexandros]

i would recommend core c# prentice hall.

[JPicasso]

The Professional C# 2005 book by Wrox is pretty good.

It works well for me cause it asides to VB.NET, VB6.0 and C++ and Java to kinda explain, this is what you did in that language, this is what we do in C#.


It's nice to be able to borrow programming books before you buy them, cause some just fit better for different people.

[mendhak]

This book is by Brad Jones, who owns this site (or something similar). You must by this book or suffer his wrath. :P