What is the best book to start C# programming?

ShotgunSnipist · 06-05-2008, 06:12 AM

I refuse to take online tutorials first off.
I simply can't pay attention when it's on a computer screen and printing it would take forever and use ink.

So what book would you programmers recommend?
I know NOTHING! NOTHING what so ever, about C# (how to program it that is).
I know two languages currently: Java and Basic

Here is a book I found on amazon, is this a good book to use?

http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-C-Brain-Friendly-...
Or is there any outstanding books any of you recommend?

Edit: How close is C++ to C# are they like day and night? or star and sun?

Darth Camel · 06-05-2008, 04:58 PM

I believe C# is a more modern and improved version of C++, at least that's the impression one of my friends who programs gave me. As for books, I have no idea. Look at the customer reviews.

Beausiph · 06-05-2008, 05:57 PM

http://www.headfirstlabs.com/books/hfcsharp/

nathanlawliet · 06-07-2008, 10:59 PM

Try "Microsoft C# Programming For the Absolute Beginner." I got a book of the same series, "Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner" and it was GREAT. Very easy to understand, and I learned a lot. It's really more of a game programming book, but it IS C# programming.

There is a place that might have a free ebook online, but I'm not sure it's legal so I won't link to it. But you CAN'T go wrong with this series. I HIGHLY recommend trying that. They have it at Amazon.com. Just trust me, this is the best book you'll find.

sid3000 · 06-15-2008, 12:25 AM

C++ for Dummies? Im pretty sure it exists.

nathanlawliet · 06-15-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sid3000

C++ for Dummies? Im pretty sure it exists.

I have a book just like that, DON'T buy it. You're a "dummy" if you buy it.

ShotgunSnipist · 06-15-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sid3000

C++ for Dummies? Im pretty sure it exists.

Ummmm, yeah. Learning C++ to program in C#?

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