C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition: A Practical Guide with Projects

Are you ready to master C# and start building real-world applications? Learning a new programming language can be intimidating. Many books are too theoretical, leaving you with knowledge but no practical skills. "C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition" is different. This book is your hands-on, project-based guide to mastering modern C# and the .NET ecosystem, designed specifically for beginners, students, and developers transitioning from other languages. Author and veteran educator Liam Byrne breaks down complex topics into clear, easy-to-understand lessons. You will not just learn the syntax; you will learn the "why" behind the code and apply your skills immediately through engaging, practical projects. This book is your roadmap from writing your first line of code to deploying a complete, professional-grade application. Inside, you will learn how to: Master the Fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts of C#, including variables, data types, loops, and decision-making, with clear examples that build your confidence. Embrace Object-Oriented Programming: Learn to think like a programmer by designing and building your own classes, records, and interfaces to create clean, reusable code. Build Real Desktop Applications: Go beyond the console by creating a complete Windows desktop (WPF) application with a graphical user interface using the modern MVVM pattern. Work with Databases: Connect your applications to a real database using Entity Framework (EF) Core, allowing you to save, retrieve, and manage data professionally. Develop for the Web: Build a powerful back-end web API using ASP.NET Core, the framework that powers enterprise-level web services. Adopt Professional Practices: Learn the essential skills that professional developers use every day, including unit testing, version control with Git, and deploying your applications using Docker. By the end of this book, you will have built a portfolio of impressive projects, including: A To-Do List Manager A Library Book Management System A Personal Expense Tracker (GUI App) A Student Grade Management System (with a Database) A Personal Blog Website (Web API) Whether your goal is to start a new career, excel in your computer science courses, or add a powerful new language to your skillset, "C# for New Programmers, 2025 Edition" is the practical, supportive, and project-driven guide you need to succeed. Start your C# programming journey today.