C# 5.0 in a Nutshell: The Definitive Reference

When you have a question about C# 5.0 or the .NET CLR, this bestselling guide has precisely the answers you need. Uniquely organized around concepts and use cases, this updated fifth edition features a reorganized section on concurrency, threading, and parallel programming including in-depth coverage of C# 5.0 s new asynchronous functions.

Shaped by more than 20 expert reviewers, including Microsoft s Eric Lippert, Stephen Toub, Chris Burrows, and Jon Skeet, this book has all you need to stay on track with C# 5.0. It s widely known as the definitive reference on the language.

• Get up to speed on C# language basics, including syntax, types, and variables
• Explore advanced topics such as unsafe code and type variance
• Dig deep into LINQ via three chapters dedicated to the topic
• Learn about code contracts, dynamic programming, and parallel programming
• Work with .NET features, including reflection, assemblies, memory management, security, I/O, XML, collections, networking, and native interoperability

"C# 5.0 in a Nutshell is one of the few books I keep on my desk as a quick reference."

Scott Guthrie, Microsoft

"Whether you re a novice programmer or an expert who wants to improve your knowledge of modern asynchronous programming techniques, this book has the information you need to get the job done in C#."

Eric Lippert, Microsoft