C# for Windows programming

Synopsis

-- In-depth coverage of C#'s visual, drag-and-drop tools for user interface construction.

-- Includes two case study chapters presenting complete applications.

-- Ideal for all Visual Basic and Visual C# programmers!

With C#, Microsoft transforms C++, combining advanced features for Web and distributed development with a VB-like environment for rapid creation of both Web services and next-generation Windows applications. In C# for Windows Programming, experienced authors Chris H. Pappas and William H. Murray introduce C# from the perspective of the working VB or Visual C++ developer. Pappas and Murray begin by introducing the radical approach Microsoft is following with C# -- including both new programming concepts and a look at the new Visual Studio.NET environment. They provide a concise, yet detailed look at key features of the language, then introduce C#'s powerful drag-and-drop facilities for building advanced user interfaces. The book includes detailed coverage of Windows programming with C#, interfacing with controls and menus, processing input and output, utilizing graphics, and more. It also contains case study chapters presenting financial and charting applications. For every Windows programmer, especially those familiar with Visual Basic and/or C++.