The Definitive Guide to C# "From using LINQ to covariance and from string formatting to optional arguments, Herb's update covers all you need to know about using real-world C# 4.0."—Michael Howard, Microsoft Corporation

Bestselling author Herb Schildt has updated and expanded his classic programming reference to cover C# 4.0—the latest release of this powerful, feature-rich language. Using carefully crafted explanations, insider tips, and hundreds of examples, C# 4.0: The Complete Reference offers in-depth details on all aspects of C#, including keywords, syntax, and core libraries. New C# 4.0 features, such as named and optional arguments, the dynamic type, expanded covariance and contravariance capabilities, and support for parallel programming with the Task Parallel Library (TPL) and PLINQ are also discussed.

Perfect for beginners and professional C# programmers alike, this expert resource is written in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Herb the choice of millions worldwide. Begin mastering C# 4.0 today with help from this authoritative volume!

Coverage includes:

Data types and operators

Control statements

Classes and objects

Constructors, destructors, and methods

Interfaces, arrays, enumerations, and structures

Method and operator overloading

Inheritance and virtual methods

Reflection and runtime type ID

Exception handling

Delegates, properties, events, and indexers

Attributes

Multithreading and the Task Parallel Library

Generics

LINQ and PLINQ

Lambda expressions

Anonymous types

Extension methods

Named and optional arguments

Implicitly typed variables

I/O, networking, and collections

The preprocessor and much, much more