Programming C# 8.0: Build Cloud, Web, and Desktop Applications

By: Ian Griffiths

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Synopsis: C# is undeniably one of the most versatile programming languages available to engineers today. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn just how powerful the combination of C# and .NET can be. Author Ian Griffiths guides you through C# 8.0 fundamentals and techniques for building cloud, web, and desktop applications.Designed for experienced programmers, this book provides many code examples to help you work with the nuts and bolts of C#, such as generics, LINQ, and asynchronous programming features. You’ll get up to speed on .NET Core and the latest C# 8.0 additions, including asynchronous streams, nullable references, pattern matching, default interface implementation, ranges and new indexing syntax, and changes in the .NET tool chain.Discover how C# supports fundamental coding features, such as classes, other custom types, collections, and error handlingLearn how to write high-performance memory-efficient code with .NET Core’s Span and Memory typesQuery and process diverse data sources, such as in-memory object models, databases, data streams, and XML documents with LINQUse .NET’s multithreading features to exploit your computer’s parallel processing capabilitiesLearn how asynchronous language features can help improve application responsiveness and scalability