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This document provides an introduction to C#, the Common Language Runtime, Visual Studio.NET IDE, and creating C# programs. It discusses that C# is an object-oriented language developed by Microsoft that can be compiled on different platforms as long as the Common Language Runtime is present. The CLR handles execution of .NET applications and provides services like security and memory management. Visual Studio.NET is an IDE that eases development with features like IntelliSense, debugging tools, and project/solution management. The basics of a C# program include namespaces, classes, and methods like Main that is the entry point.

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C# Fundamentals PDF

This document provides an introduction to C#, the Common Language Runtime, Visual Studio.NET IDE, and creating C# programs. It discusses that C# is an object-oriented language developed by Microsoft that can be compiled on different platforms as long as the Common Language Runtime is present. The CLR handles execution of .NET applications and provides services like security and memory management. Visual Studio.NET is an IDE that eases development with features like IntelliSense, debugging tools, and project/solution management. The basics of a C# program include namespaces, classes, and methods like Main that is the entry point.

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Introduction to

Outline
 The C# language
 The Common Language Runtime
 The Visual Studio.NET IDE
 Projects and Solutions
 The first C# program- Console
Application
C# Language
 C# is a simple and modern fully object
oriented language
 It is developed by Microsoft.
Why C#
 It is a modern object oriented
programming language.
 Easy to learn.
 Produces efficient programs.
 Can be compiled on a variety of
computer platforms as long it has the
Common Language Runtime.
Common Language Runtime
 The CLR is a framework layer that
resides above the OS and handles
execution of all the .NET applications.
 It is an application virtual machine that
provides services like security, memory
management etc.
The Visual Studio.Net IDE
 The Integrated Development Environment which eases
the development process of .Net applications.
 The IDE provides useful development tools such as;
◦ Keyword and syntax highlighting
◦ Intellisense which automatically completes the syntax
◦ Simple drag and drop support for user interface building
◦ Hot compiler that checks the syntax and notifies of
error
◦ Properties tab that helps set properties of different
controls
◦ Deploying .Net applications over the internet or disk
Projects and solutions
 A project is a combination of an
executable and library files that make an
application.
 A solution is a placeholder for different
logically related projects that make some
application.
C# programs
 When creating a program in C#, follow the
steps below.
 Determine the objectives of the program i.e.
what problem one wants to solve.
 Determine the methods one wants to use in
writing a program e.g. what tools to use,
what information one needs, formulae etc.
 Create the program to solve the problem.
 Run the program to test if it solves the
problem.
Program Structure - Hello World
Application
 A C# program has the following parts.
◦ Namespace declaration
◦ Class
◦ Main Method
◦ Statements and Expressions
◦ Comments
Hello World Application
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;

namespace HelloWorldApplication
{
class Program
{
static void Main(string [ ] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello"); // method displays
Console.ReadLine(); // prevents console from closing quickly when
program is launched
}
}
}
The using Keyword
 Allows us to access the classes in the
namespace mentioned or includes the
namespace in the program.
using System; // includes system namespace
Namespace
 A namespace is a logical collection of
related classes.
 C# does not allow two classes with the
same name to be used in a program.
The class Keyword
 The class keyword declares a class.
 A class is a combination of data (fields) and
functions (methods) that can be
performed on this data in order to achieve
the solution to a problem.
Console.ReadLine( ); // Console is a class
The Main( ) method
 This is the entry point of a program i.e. a
program starts its execution from the
first line of the main method.
 string [ ] args is a list of parameters that
can be passed to main while executing the
program.
 Main starts with a capital M and the
return type is void.
Comments
 These are used for explaining code in the
program.
 They are ignored by the compiler i.e. not
executed.
 // comments single line statement
 /*…*/ comments block statement or
multiple lines
Interactive application
Console.WriteLine("Enter your name:");
string userName = Console.ReadLine();
Console.WriteLine("Hello {0}" ,userName);
Console.ReadLine();

Substitution parameter: Places the


variable where you want it.
Note
 C# is case sensitive.
 All statements and expressions must end
with a semicolon.
 Program execution starts at the Main.

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