10266 Programming in C# with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Training Course

Course 10266
5 days

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Course Overview
The course focuses on C# program structure, language syntax, and implementation details with .NET Framework 4.0. This course describes the new enhancements in the C# 4.0 language by using Visual Studio 2010.

In this course, lower-intermediate level programmers gain the knowledge and skills they need to develop C# applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0. The course highlights the structure of C# 4.0 programs, language syntax, and implementation details. This course is not mapped to any exam.

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Audience
Course 10266: Programming in C# with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 is designed for experienced developers who already have programming experience in C, C++, Visual Basic, or Java and understand the concepts of object-oriented programming. Students of Course 10266 should have at least 12 months experience of programming in an object-oriented environment.

Course Outline
Module 1: Introducing C# and the .NET Framework
This module explains the .NET Framework, and using C# and Visual Studio 2010 for building .NET Framework applications.
Lessons

Introduction to the .NET Framework
Creating Projects Within Visual Studio 2010
Writing a C# Application
Building a Graphical Application
Documenting an Application
Running and Debugging Applications by Using Visual Studio 2010

Lab : Introducing C# and the .NET Framework

Building a Simple Console Application
Building a WPF Application
Verifying the Application
Generating Documentation for an Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose of the .NET Framework.
Create Microsoft Visual C# projects by using Visual Studio 2010.
Explain the structure of a C# application.
Use the WPF Application template to build a simple graphical application.
Use XML comments to document an application.
Use the debugger to step through a program.

Module 2: Using C# Programming Constructs
This module explains the syntax of basic C# programming constructs.
Lessons

Declaring Variables and Assigning Values
Using Expressions and Operators
Creating and Using Arrays
Using Decision Statements
Using Iteration Statements

Lab : Using C# Programming Constructs

Calculating Square Roots with Improved Accuracy
Converting Integer Numeric Data to Binary
Multiplying Matrices

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Declare variables and assign values.
Create expressions by using operators.
Create and use arrays.
Use decision statements.
Use iteration statements.

Module 3: Declaring and Calling Methods
This module explains how to create and call methods.
Lessons

Defining and Invoking Methods
Specifying Optional Parameters and Output Parameters

Lab : Declaring and Calling Methods

Calculating the Greatest Common Divisor of Two Integers by Using Euclid's Algorithm
Calculating the GCD of Three, Four, or Five Integers
Comparing the Efficiency of Two Algorithms
Displaying Results Graphically
Solving Simultaneous Equations (optional)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to declare and call methods
Define and call methods that take optional parameters and output parameters

Module 4: Handling Exceptions
This module explains how to catch exceptions and handle them. Students will also learn how to throw exceptions.
Lessons

Handling Exceptions
Raising Exceptions

Lab : Handling Exceptions

Making a Method Fail-Safe
Detecting an Exceptional Condition
Checking for Numeric Overflow

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to catch and handle exceptions
Describe how to create and raise exceptions

Module 5: Reading and Writing Files
This module explains how to perform basic file I/O operations in a C# application.
Lessons

Accessing the File System
Reading and Writing Files by Using Streams

Lab : Reading and Writing Files

Building a Simple Editor
Making the Editor XML Aware

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to access the file system by using the classes that the .NET Framework provides.
Describe how to read and write files by using streams.

Module 6: Creating New Types
This module explains how to create and use new types (enumerations, classes, and structures)
Lessons

Creating and Using Enumerations
Creating and Using Classes
Creating and Using Structs
Comparing References to Values

Lab : Creating New Types

Using Enumerations to Specify Domains
Using a Struct to Model a Simple Type
Using a Class to Model a More Complex Type
Using a Nullable Struct

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to create and use enumerations.
Describe how to create and use classes.
Describe how to create and use structures.
Explain the differences between reference and value types.

Module 7: Encapsulating Data and Methods
This module explains how to control the visibility and lifetime of members in a type.
Lessons

Controlling Visibility of Type Members
Sharing Methods and Data

Lab : Encapsulating Data and Methods

Hiding Data Members
Using Static Members to Share Data
Implementing an Extension Method

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to control the visibility of type members.
Describe how to share methods and data.

Module 8: Inheriting From Classes and Implementing Interfaces
This module explains how to use inheritance to create new reference types
Lessons

Using Inheritance to Define New Reference Types
Defining and Implementing Interfaces
Defining Abstract Classes

Lab : Inheriting From Classes and Implementing Interfaces

Defining an Interface
Implementing an Interface
Creating an Abstract Class

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Use inheritance to define new reference types.
Define and implement interfaces.
Define abstract classes.

Module 9: Managing the Lifetime of Objects and Controlling Resources
This module explains how to manage the lifetime of objects and control the use of resources.
Lessons

Introduction to Garbage Collection
Managing Resources

Lab : Managing the Lifetime of Objects and Controlling Resources

Implementing the IDisposable Interface
Managing Resources Used By an Object

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how garbage collection works in the .NET Framework.
Manage resources effectively in an application.

Module 10: Encapsulating Data and Defining Overloaded Operators
This module explains how to create properties and indexers to encapsulate data, and how to define operators for this data.
Lessons

Creating and Using Properties
Creating and Using Indexers
Overloading Operators

Lab : Creating and Using Properties

Defining Properties in an Interface
Implementing Properties in a Class
Using Properties Exposed By a Class

Lab : Creating and Using Indexers

Implementing an Indexer to Access Bits in a Control Register
Using an Indexer Exposed by a Class

Lab : Overloading Operators

Defining the Matrix and MatrixNotCompatible Types
Implementing Operators for the Matrix Type
Testing the Operators for the Matrix Type

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain how properties work and use them to encapsulate data.
Describe how to use indexers to access data through an array-like syntax.
Describe how to use operator overloading to define operators for your own types.

Module 11: Decoupling Methods and Handling Events
This module explains how to decouple an operation from the method that implements an operation, and how to use these decoupled methods to handle asynchronous events.
Lessons

Declaring and Using Delegates
Using Lambda Expressions
Handling Events

Lab : Decoupling Methods and Handling Events

Raising and Handling Events
Using Lambda Expressions to Specify Code

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of delegates, and explain how to use a delegate to decouple an operation from the implementing method.
Explain the purpose of lambda expressions, and describe how to use a lambda expression to define an anonymous method.
Explain the purpose of events, and describe how to use events to report that something significant has happened in a type that other parts of the application need to be aware of.

Module 12: Using Collections and Building Generic Types
This module introduces collections, and describes how to use Generics to implement type-safe collection classes, structures, interfaces, and methods.
Lessons

Using Collections
Creating and Using Generic Types
Defining Generic Interfaces and Understanding Variance
Using Generic Methods and Delegates

Lab : Using Collections

Optimizing a Method by Caching Data

Lab : Building Generic Types

Defining a Generic Interface
Implementing a Generic Interface
Implementing a Test Harness for the BinaryTree Project
Implementing a Generic Method

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Use collection classes.
Define and use generic types.
Define generic interfaces and explain the concepts of covariance and contravariance.
Define and use generic methods and delegates.

Module 13: Building and Enumerating Custom Collection Classes
This module explains how to implement custom collection classes that support enumeration.
Lessons

Implementing a Custom Collection Class
Adding an Enumerator to a Custom Collection Class

Lab : Building and Enumerating Custom Collection Classes

Implementing the IList TItem Interface
Implementing an Enumerator by Writing Code
Implementing an Enumerator by Using an Iterator

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement a custom collection class.
Define an enumerator for a custom collection class.

Module 14: Using LINQ to Query Data
This module explains how to query in-memory data by using LINQ.
Lessons

Using the LINQ Extension Methods and Query Operators
Building Dynamic LINQ Queries and Expressions

Lab : Using LINQ to Query Data

Using the LINQ Query Operators
Building Dynamic LINQ Queries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how to use the LINQ extension methods and query operators.
Describe how to build dynamic LINQ queries and expressions.

Module 15: Integrating Visual C# Code with Dynamic Languages and COM Components
This module explains how to integrate code written by using a dynamic language such as Ruby and Python, and technologies such as COM, into a C# application
Lessons

Integrating C# Code with Ruby and Python
Accessing COM Components from C#

Lab : Integrating C# Code with Dynamic Languages and COM Components

Integrating Code Written by Using a Dynamic Language into a C# Application
Using a COM Component from Visual C# Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Integrate Ruby and Python code into a Visual C# application.
Invoke COM components and services from a C# application.

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