C# Fundamentals

C# Fundamentals: Learn Modern C# 14 and .NET 10 from the Ground Up is your complete, hands-on guide to mastering Microsoft’s latest programming language and platform. Whether you are new to coding or upgrading from earlier .NET versions, this structured course takes you from core concepts to professional-grade development with modern syntax and best practices.

What you will learn
Set up Visual Studio 2022 (or later) and create your first C# project
Work with variables, data types, loops, and methods
Apply object-oriented principles using classes, records, and structs
Use generics, collections, delegates, and events to build robust apps
Write and query data with LINQ and Entity Framework Core
Handle errors, write unit tests with xUnit, and perform file I/O
Harness async and await for responsive code and parallel processing
Explore C# 14 features like extension members, primary constructors, and collection expressions

How this book is organized
Each chapter blends clear explanations with short examples, guided labs, and mini quizzes. You learn by doing, building and testing code that reinforces every concept from syntax to data access and asynchrony.

Who this book is for
Beginners learning to program, students moving into software development, and .NET developers upgrading to C# 14 and .NET 10. No prior experience required, only curiosity and a computer.

Why this edition
Fully updated for C# 14 and .NET 10, this edition adds coverage of extension members, field-backed properties, partial constructors, and modern coding patterns. Includes new projects, quizzes, and hands-on activities that reinforce learning through practice.