Pro C# with .Net 3.0

This book allowed to literally give away 3 rows of programming books. Apress always does a good job on their publications. This book is really all an experienced C# programmer needs in his library (aside from a good ASP.net) book for web design techniques

Clear and well presented book. Easy to read and seemingly covers most aspects. Experienced programmer but starting first C#.NET project and certainly best book I have purchased on this subject

I must admit that I have not examined any other texts of this type. However, I can say that this has proven to be an excellent all-in-one introduction to C# and the .NET platform. In fact, I first bought the C++/CLI version, then the C# with .NET 2.0 version, then the .NET 3.0 version just so I could have 1 reference book to carry around. I've even preordered the 3.5 version. I have a great deal of experience with C++, but only recently began working with .NET and C#. This book teaches you the language and quite a bit about the Foundation Class Libraries, most application types, and even a bit about the Visual Studio environment. Unfortunately, it does not include a chapter on Windows Service applications. I have many other books that go into deeper detail on, e.g., WCF, C#, etc., but this has proven to be a great introduction to each technology and useful reference. I have not found a need to look for other beginner/all-in-one books. I would absolutely recommend that all .NET developers read CLR via C#, Second Edition (Pro Developer) as soon as you know a bit about .NET.

This book covers the details at all levels and is good for people with programming experience that are new to .NET, experienced developers who use .NET regularly but want to round out their knowledge of the inner workings and lesser used features of the framework, and to people moving up from 1.0 / 1.1 to 2.0 or 3.0. It does have sections on 3.0, but this is a general overview only in those areas. The rest of the book comprehensively covers .NET up to 2.0. It's a huge book, but it's well worth the read.

I am a c# beginner. In order to understand this language I have read 3 books! They are not helpful. They just make me confused even more (yeah, i used to judge a book by it's cover.) After i read this book, all the confusing is gone! It explains concepts in detail, not just tell you the theory and expect you to understand it. The best c# book ever!