Video Support for C# Programming
Microsoft offers extensive video support for programming on its web platform.
An introductory video is available covering installation and various Visual C# 2008 features, including debugging and database access.
Additionally, a series of video lessons on C# programming is provided. These lessons are tiered (1 to 3) and cater to a wide audience, from beginners (starting with fundamental concepts) to advanced programmers.
The videos supporting C# are designed for Visual Studio 2005, though many of the concepts are applicable to the 2008 version covered in the book.
Further resources can be found on the Microsoft Developer's Network (MSDN) website, specifically within the Developer's centres and the Beginner Developer Learning Centre.
The C# videos referenced in the book are organized into tiers two and three, detailed as follows:
- Lesson 1: Getting Started
- Lesson 2: Creating a User Interface
- Lesson 3: Handle Events and Set Properties
- Lesson 4: Variables, Expressions, Statements, and Operators
- Lesson 5: Branching and Recursion
- Lesson 6: Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Lesson 7: The .NET Framework
- Lesson 8: Working with SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
- Lesson 9: Databinding
- Lesson 10: Working with XML
- Lesson 11: Handling Exceptions
- Lessons 12 – 16: RSS Reader Project
Lessons 10 and 12-16 are not directly referenced in the book but may prove useful to learners.
These lessons are also accessible via a dedicated website, which also features short (5-minute) videos on using Windows Form Controls.
It is important to note that the videos are tailored for Visual Studio 2005. Users should verify they are not viewing the Basic versions.
Author: John Allwork