How to Learn C# for Beginners
The C# (pronounced C-Sharp) programming language was created by Microsoft to work with its .NET structure. If you have programmed in Java or other C languages before, you may recognize some of the C# functionality. Even if you've never programmed, there are a variety of ways to educate yourself about C#, both through self-paced study and learning from C# industry experts.
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Browse the Microsoft Visual C# Developer Center, a jumping off point from Microsoft offering a list of important C# keywords, symbols and language specifications, plus tutorials on how to perform the most basic C# beginner actions. Microsoft's Developer Center also offers a variety of other C# resources, including free downloads, videos, a code gallery, sample documentation and blogs about the language.
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Purchase an introductory textbook, such as "C# 2010 All-in-One for Dummies" by Bill Sempf et al; "Sam's Teach Yourself Visual C# 2008 in 24 Hours" by James D. Foxall; "C#: A Beginner's Guide" by Herbert Schildt or "Microsoft C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner" by Andrew Harris. Look for a book with many code samples included. Many books include companion CDs with examples and exercises and examples to help you understand and practice what you have learned.
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Enroll in an adult education course in C#, offered by local schools and community colleges. Continuing education classes are usually short-term and require no prior experience or education. For those who prefer to learn online, take a distance learning course such as Tacoma Community College's online C# course that enables you to study from home.
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Review free online tutorials such as the ones on the C Programming, Free Programming Resources and C Sharp Friends websites, which provide an introduction to C# and how the language compares to other C programming, fundamentals of the language, how to code and advanced tutorial options.
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Visit the user forums on a C# website such as C Sharp Friends, where you can review user-submitted and answered queries on C# programming setup, coding, problems and structure, plus search for topics and submit your own questions as you go along.
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