What will you learn from this book?

Go from beginner to confident developer as you create apps, games, and real-world projects using C#, .NET 9, and Visual Studio. With this engaging, visual guide, you'll master object-oriented programming, build 3D games in Unity, harness the power of LINQ for data queries, and learn to leverage AI tools in your development, through puzzles, hands-on exercises, and practical projects that stick. Dive right in and build a cross-platform game in chapter one using C# and .NET MAUI—running on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Our readers have become professional developers, team leads, and coding streamers. No experience needed—just bring your desire to learn. This is where your coding journey begins.

What's so special about this book?

If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. With this book, you'll learn C# through a multisensory experience that engages your mind—rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.