Professional .NET for Java Developers Using C#

This book takes a hands-on approach to assist Java developers in acquiring essential skills for working on Microsoft's .NET Framework. It covers all the major concepts of .NET Development, from creating Windows and web applications,to Data Access and .NET Remoting. By the end of this book you will be well positioned to create your own solutions with this powerful technology. PUBLISHER COMMENTS: This book is designed for Java Developers who want to kickstart their .NET careers. As such you should have experience of both Java and general programming concepts before you begin.

The book takes you through the key concepts of the .NET Framework in a brisk no-nonsense manner, explaining the technology in a manner that enables you to use your Java knowledge as a foundation. Through the course of the book, you'll learn how to create a variety of sophisticated .NET applications, including Smart Clients (Microsoft's desktop/web application hybrid) from the ground up. The concepts in the book are primarily presented using Notepad in order to make clear exactly what is going on. In a few places Visual C# .NET Standard Edition is used, in order to illustrate some of its features.