Learn the fundamentals, practical applications, and latest features of C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 from expert teacher Mark J. Price. Key Features Build modern, cross-platform applications with .NET Core 3.0 Get up to speed with C#, and up to date with all the latest features of C# 8.0 Start creating professional web applications with ASP.NET Core 3.0 Book Description In C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 - Modern Cross-Platform Development, Fourth Edition, expert teacher Mark J. Price gives you everything you need to start programming C# applications. This latest edition uses the popular Visual Studio Code editor to work across all major operating systems. It is fully updated and expanded with new chapters on Content Management Systems (CMS) and machine learning with ML.NET. The book covers all the topics you need. Part 1 teaches the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming, and new C# 8.0 features such as nullable reference types, simplified switch pattern matching, and default interface methods. Part 2 covers the .NET Standard APIs, such as managing and querying data, monitoring and improving performance, working with the filesystem, async streams, serialization, and encryption. Part 3 provides examples of cross-platform applications you can build and deploy, such as web apps using ASP.NET Core or mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. The book introduces three technologies for building Windows desktop applications including Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, as well as web applications, web services, and mobile apps. What you will learn Build cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Explore application development with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 Explore ASP.NET Core 3.0 and create professional web applications Learn object-oriented programming and C# multitasking Query and manipulate data using LINQ Use Entity Framework Core and work with relational databases Discover Windows app development using the Universal Windows Platform and XAML Build mobile applications for iOS and Android using Xamarin.Forms Who this book is for Readers with some prior programming experience or with a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) background, who want to gain a solid foundation with C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0
Mark J. Price Books
Mark J Price has become an author due to his extensive two-decade background in education and programming. As a former Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and current specialist in C# programming and Microsoft Azure solutions, he focuses on preparing others for certifications. His approach blends pedagogical skills with real-world experience in consulting and developing systems for global enterprises, successfully guiding students of all levels. He previously contributed to creating official Microsoft training materials and currently focuses on courses for the Episerver platform.






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