C# Fundamentals: Learn Modern C# 14 and .NET 10 from the Ground Up The complete guide to learning modern C# 14 and .NET 10, written in a clear, structured, and hands-on style. Whether you are just starting out or refreshing your skills for the newest .NET release, C# Fundamentals (8th Edition) guides you through everything you need to build real-world applications using C# 14, .NET 10, and Visual Studio 2022 (or later). Written by Adam Seebeck, an experienced developer and educator, this edition combines step-by-step tutorials, practical exercises, and mini quizzes to help you learn quickly and retain what you learn. What's New in the 8th Edition Updated for C# 14 and .
NET 10 Expanded coverage of primary constructors, pattern matching improvements, and collection expressions Modernized examples using current syntax and best practices New hands-on projects and interactive activities that reinforce key concepts Why Readers Choose This Book Built for Beginners and Beyond: Start with core concepts such as variables, loops, and arrays, then move into object-oriented programming, LINQ, async programming, and database access. Learn by Doing: Reinforce each concept with guided activities, quizzes, and short coding challenges. Modern and Up-to-Date: Reflects how developers code today using C# 14 and .NET 10 in Visual Studio 2022 (or later) Clear and Practical: Every chapter focuses on real understanding rather than memorization, helping you write clean and efficient C# code. What You Will Learn C# Basics: Variables, loops, arrays, methods, and logic OOP Essentials: Classes, records, inheritance, interfaces, and generics Modern Features: Pattern matching, collection expressions, required members, and primary constructors Real-World Skills: File I/O, asynchronous programming, and database connectivity using Entity Framework Development Tools: Using Visual Studio for building, testing, and debugging applications Who This Book Is For Beginners who are learning programming for the first time Students and professionals moving into .NET development Developers updating their skills for C# 14 and .NET 10 Anyone who prefers a hands-on, structured learning approach C# Fundamentals: Learn Modern C# 14 and .NET 10 from the Ground Up gives you everything you need to start coding confidently with the latest Microsoft technologies.