Pro C# 10 with .NET 6

Introduction

The book «Pro C# 10 with .NET 6» (authors: Andrew Troelsen and Phil Japikse) is one of the most comprehensive and authoritative textbooks on the modern .NET platform. Published in 2022, it covers all key aspects of the C# version 10 language and the .NET 6 framework. The book's volume is impressive — nearly 2000 pages, making it a true encyclopedia for developers who want to master C# at a professional level.

On the PythonLib website, dedicated to teaching programming, this book deserves special attention because it not only teaches syntax but also immerses you in the platform's architecture, memory management, multithreading, and web development with ASP.NET Core. If you want to go from a "beginner" level to an "expert" — this edition will be your reliable guide.

What the book is about

The book is divided into several major parts, each dedicated to a specific aspect of development in C# and .NET 6. The authors consistently guide the reader from the basics of the language to complex topics, such as:

• Fundamentals of C# 10 — data types, control structures, methods, classes, structures, interfaces, delegates, events, exceptions.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) — inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstract classes, SOLID principles.
• Modern C# features — records, pattern matching, top-level statements, nullable reference types, initializers, lambda expressions, LINQ.
• Multithreading and Asynchrony — Task Parallel Library (TPL), async/await, parallel collections, threads, synchronization.
• Working with Data — ADO.NET, Entity Framework Core 6, LINQ to SQL, working with XML and JSON.
• Web Development — ASP.NET Core 6 (MVC, Razor Pages, Web API), minimal APIs, SignalR, gRPC.
• Desktop Applications — Windows Forms, WPF, MAUI (brief overview).
• Testing and Debugging — unit testing (xUnit, NUnit), mocking, profiling.
• Deployment and DevOps — Docker, GitHub Actions, Azure.

Each chapter contains numerous code examples that can be run immediately in Visual Studio 2022 or Rider. The authors don't just list syntax; they explain why you should use a particular construct and what pitfalls you might encounter.

Who this book is for

The book is aimed at developers who already have basic programming experience (in any language: C++, Java, Python, JavaScript). Beginners who have never written code will find it difficult — it's better to start with simpler introductions. However, if you already know the basics of syntax and want to delve into professional .NET development — this is an ideal choice.

The book will be especially useful for:

• Backend developers transitioning to .NET Core/.NET 6.
• Developers on the old .NET Framework who want to learn the modern platform.
• Senior students and graduates of technical specialties.
• Tech leads and architects who need to understand the platform's internal structure.

What the reader will learn

After reading the book, you will be able to:

• Confidently write code in C# 10, using all modern syntactic features.
• Design applications adhering to SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Work with databases via Entity Framework Core 6, including migrations, relationships, and performance.
• Create high-performance web APIs and web applications on ASP.NET Core 6.
• Implement asynchronous and parallel computations without blocking.
• Write unit tests and perform integration testing.
• Deploy applications in Docker and the Azure cloud.
• Understand the internal structure of the .NET Runtime, GC, and JIT compilation.

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