Applications often consist of logical units of functionality that perform specific functions, such as providing access to data or triggering some logical processing. C# is an object-orientated language and uses the concept of methods to encapsulate logical units of functionality. Although a good practice is to have methods that do just one thing, they can be as simple or as complex as you like. It is also important to consider what happens to the state of your application when an exception occurs in a method.

In this module, you will learn how to create and use methods and how to handle exceptions. You will also learn how to use logging and tracing to record the details of any exceptions that occur.

Lessons

• Creating and Invoking Methods
• Creating Overloaded Methods and Using Optional and Output Parameters
• Handling Exceptions
• Monitoring Applications

Lab 1: Extending the Class Enrolment Application Functionality

• Refactoring the Enrolment Code
• Validating Student Information
• Saving Changes to the Class List

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and invoke methods.
• Create overloaded methods and use optional parameters.
• Handle exceptions.
• Monitor applications by using logging, tracing, and profiling

To create effective applications you must first learn some fundamental C# constructs. You need to know how to create simple structures to represent the data items you are working with. You need to know how to organize these structures into collections, so that you can add items, retrieve items, and iterate over your items. Finally, you need to know how to subscribe to events so that you can respond to the actions of your users.

In this module, you will learn how to create and use structs and enums, organize data into collections, and create and subscribe to events.

Lessons

• Implementing Structs and Enums
• Organizing Data into Collections
• Handling Events

Lab 1: Writing the Code for the Grades Prototype Application

• Adding Navigation Logic to the Grades Prototype Application
• Creating Data Types to Store User and Grade Information
• Displaying User and Grade Information

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and use structs and enums.
• Use collection classes to organize data.
• Create and subscribe to events.

In this module, you will learn how to use interfaces and classes to define and create your own custom, reusable types. You will also learn how to create and use enumerable type-safe collections of any type.

Lessons

• Creating Classes
• Defining and Implementing Interfaces
• Implementing Type-Safe Collections

Lab 1: Adding Data Validation and Type-Safety to the Application

• Implementing the Teacher, Student, and Grade Structs as Classes
• Adding Data Validation to the Grade Class
• Displaying Students in Name Order
• Enabling Teachers to Modify Class and Grade Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and instantiate classes.
• Create and instantiate interfaces.
• Use generics to create type-safe collections.

In this module, you will learn how to use inheritance to create class hierarchies and to extend .NET types.

Lessons

• Creating Class Hierarchies
• Extending .NET Classes

Lab 1: Refactoring Common Functionality into the User Class

• Refactoring Common Functionality into the User Class
• Implementing Password Complexity by Using an Abstract Method
• Creating the ClassFullException Custom Exception

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create base classes and derived classes by using inheritance.
• Create classes that inherit from .NET classes.

In this module, you will learn how to read and write data by using transactional filesystem I/O operations, how to serialize and deserialize data to the filesystem, and how to read and write data to the filesystem by using streams.

Lessons

• Reading and Writing Files
• Serializing and Deserializing Data
• Performing I/O by Using Streams

Lab 1: Generating the Grades Report

• Serializing Data for the Grades Report as XML
• Previewing the Grades Report
• Persisting the Serialized Grade Data to a File

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Read and write data to and from the file system by using file I/O.
• Convert data into a format that can be written to or read from a file or other data source.
• Use streams to send and receive data to or from a file or data source.

In this module, you will learn how to use Entity Framework and how to query many types of data by using Language-Integrated Query (LINQ).

Lessons

• Creating and Using Entity Data Models
• Querying Data by Using LINQ

Lab 1: Retrieving and Modifying Grade Data

• Creating an Entity Data Model from The School of Fine Arts Database
• Updating Student and Grade Data by Using the Entity Framework
• Extending the Entity Data Model to Validate Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create, use, and customize an EDM.
• Query data by using LINQ.

In this module, you will learn how to use the request and response classes in the System.Net namespace to directly manipulate remote data sources. You will also learn how to use Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Data Services to expose and consume data over the web.

Lessons

• Accessing Data Across the Web
• Accessing Data by Using OData Connected Services

Lab 1: Retrieving and Modifying Grade Data Remotely

• Creating a WCF Data Service for the SchoolGrades Database
• Integrating the Data Service into the Application
• Retrieving Student Photographs Over the Web (If Time Permits)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Send data to and receive data from web services and other remote data sources.
• Access data by using WCF Data Services.

In this module, you will learn how to use Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) to create engaging UIs.

Lessons

• Using XAML to Design a User Interface
• Binding Controls to Data

Lab 1: Customizing Student Photographs and Styling the Application

• Customizing the Appearance of Student Photographs
• Styling the Logon View
• Animating the StudentPhoto Control (If Time Permits)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use XAML to design a UI.
• Bind a XAML control to data.
• Apply styles to a XAML UI.

In this module, you will learn how to improve the performance of your applications by distributing your operations across multiple threads.

Lessons

• Implementing Multitasking
• Performing Operations Asynchronously
• Synchronizing Concurrent Access to Data

Lab 1: Improving the Responsiveness and Performance of the Application

• Ensuring That the UI Remains Responsive When Retrieving Teacher Data
• Providing Visual Feedback During Long-Running Operations

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Task Parallel Library to implement multitasking.
• Perform long-running operations without blocking threads.
• Control how multiple threads can access resources concurrently.

In this module, you will learn how to interoperate unmanaged code in your applications and how to ensure that your code releases any unmanaged resources.

Lessons

• Creating and Using Dynamic Objects
• Managing the Lifetime of Objects and Controlling Unmanaged Resources

Lab 1: Upgrading the Grades Report

• Generating the Grades Report by Using Word
• Controlling the Lifetime of Word Objects by Implementing the Dispose Pattern

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Integrate unmanaged code into a C# application by using the Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR).
• Control the lifetime of unmanaged resources and ensure that your application releases resources.

In this module, you will learn how to consume existing assemblies by using reflection, and how to add additional metadata to types and type members by using attributes. You will also learn how to generate code at run time by using the Code Document Object Model (CodeDOM) and how to ensure that your assemblies are signed and versioned, and available to other applications, by using the global assembly cache (GAC).

Lessons

• Examining Object Metadata
• Creating and Using Custom Attributes
• Generating Managed Code
• Versioning, Signing, and Deploying Assemblies

Lab 1: Specifying the Data to Include in the Grades Report

• Creating and Applying the IncludeInReport attribute
• Updating the Report
• Storing the Grades.Utilities Assembly Centrally (If Time Permits)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use reflection to inspect and execute assemblies.
• Create and consume custom attributes.
• Generate managed code at run time by using CodeDOM.
• Version, sign, and deploy your assemblies to the GAC.

In this module, you will learn how to implement symmetric and asymmetric encryption and how to use hashes to generate mathematical representations of your data. You will also learn how to create and manage X509 certificates and how to use them in the asymmetric encryption process.

Lessons

• Implementing Symmetric Encryption
• Implementing Asymmetric Encryption

Lab 1: Encrypting and Decrypting the Grades Report

• Encrypting the Grades Report
• Decrypting the Grades Report

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Encrypt data by using symmetric encryption.
• Encrypt data by using asymmetric encryption.

A: This 55339AC: Programming in C# course is designed for individuals who want to learn or enhance their skills in C# programming. It is suitable for beginners with no prior programming experience, as well as experienced programmers who want to deepen their understanding of C# and OOP concepts.

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• Developers attending this course should already have gained some limited experience using C# to complete basic programming tasks. More specifically, students should have hands-on experience using C# that demonstrates their understanding of the following:
• How to name, declare, initialize and assign values to variables within an application.
• How to use: arithmetic operators to perform arithmetic calculations involving one or more variables; relational operators to test the relationship between two variables or expressions; logical operators to combine expressions that contain relational operators.
• How to create the code syntax for simple programming statements using C# language keywords and recognize syntax errors using the Visual Studio IDE.
• How to create a simple branching structure using an IF statement.
• How to create a simple looping structure using a For statement to iterate through a data array.
• How to use the Visual Studio IDE to locate simple logic errors.
• How to create a Function that accepts arguments (parameters and returns a value of a specified type).
• How to design and build a simple user interface using standard controls from the Visual Studio toolbox.
• How to connect to a SQL Server database and the basics of how to retrieve and store data.
• How to sort data in a loop.
• How to recognize the classes and methods used in a program.

A: The 55339AC: Programming in C# course covers a wide range of topics, including C# syntax and language features, data types and variables, control flow statements, methods and functions, exception handling, object-oriented programming concepts (classes, inheritance, polymorphism), working with collections, file input/output, and an introduction to LINQ (Language Integrated Query).

A: The course is typically instructor-led and combines lectures, demonstrations, hands-on coding exercises, and discussions. Participants will have access to course materials, practical exercises, and coding projects to reinforce their learning. The course provides a structured learning path with gradually increasing complexity of coding exercises.

A: While this course does not directly provide a certification, it serves as excellent preparation for Microsoft certifications related to C# programming, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or Microsoft Certified: .NET Developer. The knowledge gained from this course will be valuable for individuals planning to pursue these certifications.

A: Yes, this course is available in both online and traditional classroom formats. Online courses offer flexibility, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and convenience. Traditional classroom courses provide a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

A: By completing this course, participants will gain a solid foundation in C# programming and object-oriented programming principles. They will be equipped with the essential skills to develop applications using C#. This knowledge is essential for individuals who want to pursue careers in software development or further their programming skills.

A: After completing this course, participants can explore more advanced topics related to C# programming, such as advanced language features, database programming with C#, or web development using ASP.NET. Microsoft offers a range of specialized courses and certifications for different aspects of C# development.