This classic book is a comprehensive source of information about the C# programming language and its associated infrastructure. In the 8th edition of the book, you'll find features in the latest versions of C# 7.0 and 7.1 and .NET 4.7, as well as all-new chapters on Microsoft's lightweight cross-platform framework, .NET Core, including .NET Core 2.0. The book covers ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework (EF) Core, etc. along with the latest updates to the .NET platform, including those made to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and ASP.NET MVC.

Dive into the book and find out why for over 15 For years it has been a leader among developers around the world. Build a solid foundation in object-oriented techniques, attributes and reflection, generics and collections, and many more advanced topics not covered in other books (CIL opcodes, issuing dynamic assemblies, etc.). With the help of this book, you will be able to confidently use the C# language in practice and have a good understanding of the world of .NET.

The book is intended for experienced software developers interested in mastering the new tools of .NET 4.7, .NET Core and the C# language. It will serve as a comprehensive guide and desktop reference for both those new to the .NET platform and those who have previously written applications for previous versions of .NET.

The following topics are covered in the book.

The latest features of C# 7.0 and 7.1, from tuples to pattern matching The fundamentals of Microsoft's lightweight, open-source .NET Core platform, including ASP.NET Core MVC, ASP.NET Core Web Services, and Entity Framework Core A full coverage of XAML, .NET 4.7 and Visual Studio 2017The philosophy behind .NET and the new cross-platform version of .NET Core