C# 9 and .NET 5 – Modern Cross-Platform Development: Build intelligent apps, websites, and services with Blazor, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core using Visual Studio Code

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A comprehensive guide for beginners to learn the key concepts, real-world applications, and latest features of C# 9 and .NET 5 with hands-on exercises using VS Code Key Features: Explore the newest additions to C# 9, the .NET 5 class library, Entity Framework Core and Blazor Strengthen your command of ASP.NET Core 5.0 and create professional websites and services Build cross-platform apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Book description In C# 9 and .NET 5 - Modern Cross-Platform Development, Fifth Edition, expert teacher Mark J. Price gives you everything you need to start programming C# applications. This latest edition uses the popular Visual Studio Code editor to work across all major operating systems. It is fully updated and expanded with a new chapter on the Microsoft Blazor framework. The book's first part teaches the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming and new C# 9 features such as top-level programs, target-typed new object instantiation, and immutable types using the record keyword. Part 2 covers the .NET APIs, for performing tasks like managing and querying data, monitoring and improving performance, and working with the file system, async streams, serialization, and encryption. Part 3 provides examples of cross-platform apps you can build and deploy, such as websites and services using ASP.NET Core or mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. By the end of the book, you will have acquired the understanding and skills you need to use C# 9 and .NET 5 to create websites, services, and mobile apps. What you will learn Build your own types with object-oriented programming Query and manipulate data using LINQ Build websites and services using ASP.NET Core 5 Create intelligent apps using machine learning Use Entity Framework Core and work with relational databases Discover Windows app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAML Build rich web experiences using the Blazor framework Build mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin.Forms Who this book is for This book is best for C# and .NET beginners, or programmers who have worked with C# in the past but feel left behind by the changes in the past few years. This book doesn't expect you to have any C# or .NET experience; however, you should have a general understanding of programming. Students and professionals with a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background can certainly benefit from this book. Review: Overall great - This is the 2nd edition I've read and I find Mark's book to be a great way to get up to speed with new editions as well as to practice even the most basic stuff. There's always something you'll find out that becomes very useful in day-to-day coding. The practical examples are excellent, and Mark has found a great balance between explaining key features but also introducing the reader to more niche features that you can explore further on your own. Looking forward to the C# 10 edition, and it remains to be seen if the whole book will be based in VS Code this time ;) Review: Comprehensive quality material - This book is very comprehensive and appeals to all skill sets. So far I’ve found it extremely useful as reference material. I would recommend the paperback version over the kindle however as with all books this size. Recommend for all levels though if you’re brand new to C# I would firstly read the Learn C# and Learn it Well by Jamie Chan and get used to Console then get this. This will be your bible for all .Net 5 / C# - but don’t just read, get writing!