This classic book is a comprehensive source of information about the C# programming language and its associated infrastructure. In the 10th edition of the book, you'll find the latest features in C# 9 and .NET 5, along with in-depth behind-the-scenes discussions designed to enhance developers' critical thinking skills when it comes to their craft. The book covers ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and more, along with the latest updates to the Unified .NET Platform, from performance improvements for Windows desktop apps in .NET 5 and updates to the XAML tooling, to an expanded look at data files and data processing techniques. All code examples have been rewritten to take advantage of the latest release of C# 9.

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

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