C# 3.0 Pocket Reference

C# 3.0 in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Chapter 1. C# 3.0 Pocket Reference
 Section 1.1. What's New in C# 3.0
 Section 1.2. A First C# Program
 Section 1.3. Syntax
 Section 1.4. Type Basics
 Section 1.5. Numeric Types
 Section 1.6. Boolean Type and Operators
 Section 1.7. Strings and Characters
 Section 1.8. Arrays
 Section 1.9. Variables and Parameters
 Section 1.10. Expressions and Operators
 Section 1.11. Statements
 Section 1.12. Namespaces
 Section 1.13. Classes
 Section 1.14. Inheritance
 Section 1.15. The object Type
 Section 1.16. Structs
 Section 1.17. Access Modifiers
 Section 1.18. Interfaces
 Section 1.19. Enums
 Section 1.20. Nested Types
 Section 1.21. Generics
 Section 1.22. Delegates
 Section 1.23. Events
 Section 1.24. Lambda Expressions (C# 3.0)
 Section 1.25. Anonymous Methods
 Section 1.26. try Statements and Exceptions
 Section 1.27. Enumeration and Iterators
 Section 1.28. Nullable Types
 Section 1.29. Operator Overloading
 Section 1.30. Extension Methods (C# 3.0)
 Section 1.31. Anonymous Types (C# 3.0)
 Section 1.32. LINQ (C# 3.0)
 Section 1.33. Attributes
 Section 1.34. Unsafe Code and Pointers
 Section 1.35. Preprocessor Directives
 Section 1.36. XML Documentation
 Section 1.37. Framework Overview

C# 3.0 Pocket Reference tells you exactly what you need to know, without long introductions or bloated samples. Despite its conciseness, this book doesn't skimp on depth or detail, and embraces the conceptual challenges in learning C# 3.0 and LINQ. Tightly focused and highly practical, this pocket reference covers more ground than many of the big books on C#. C# 3.0 Pocket Reference includes plenty of illustrations and code examples to explain:

• Features new to C# 3.0, such as lambda expressions, anonymous types, automatic properties, and more
• All aspects of C# syntax, predefined types, expressions, and operators
• Creating classes, structs, delegates and events, enums, generics and constraints, exception handling, and iterators
• The subtleties of boxing, operating overloading, delegate covariance, extension method resolution, interface reimplementation, nullable types, and operating lifting
• LINQ, starting with the principles of sequences, deferred execution and standard query operators, and finishing with a complete reference to query syntax-including multiple generators, joining, grouping, and query continuations
• Consuming, writing, and reflecting on custom attributes

You'll also find chapters on unsafe code and pointers, preprocessor directives, XML documentation, and a framework overview. If you're already familiar with Java, C++, or an earlier version of C#, C# 3.0 Pocket Reference is an ideal choice. No other book or online resource can get you up to speed so quickly.