With its support for dynamic programming, C# 4.0 continues to evolve as a versatile language on its own. But when C# is used with .NET Framework 4, the combination is incredibly powerful.
This bestselling tutorial shows you how to build web, desktop, and rich Internet applications using C# 4.0 with .NET's database capabilities, UI framework (WPF), extensive communication services (WCF), and more.In this sixth edition, .NET experts Ian Griffiths, Matthew Adams, and Jesse Liberty cover the latest enhancements to C#, as well as the fundamentals of both the language and framework. You'll learn concurrent programming with C# 4.0, and how to use .NET tools such as the Entity Framework for easier data access, and the Silverlight platform for browser-based RIA development.Learn C# fundamentals, such as variables, flow control, loops, and methodsBuild complex programs with object-oriented and functional programming techniquesProcess large collections of data with the native query features in LINQCommunicate across networks with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)Learn the advantages of C# 4.0's dynamic language featuresBuild interactive Windows applications with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)Create rich web applications with Silverlight and ASP.NET
