Re: newie. Any pointers?

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flo wrote:
Hi,

I m trying to learn C# and the dot net framework and I am a bit
daunted by the size.
I ve been developing software for the last 3 or 4 years with delphi
never had the chance to get into .net
I ve been reading about the CLR and other things that sound really
handy, but I don't know where to start
What can you guys recommend ?

Start with something you're interested in and need a solution for.
Something small, but not so small as to be trivial. Use your needs to guide
your exploration of the .NET library - it's way too big to have much success
at learning "the whole thing".

The C# language is syntactically nearly identical to Java, and both are
derived heavily from C and C++ (syntax-wise, that is). You should be able
to map your delphi language experience almost directly to C# with little but
syntax changes (note that mapping your delphi library knowledge is not going
to be so easy).

As others have said, I'd start with a book on C# to teach you the syntax,
the build environment, etc., and then learn the library "as you go".

-cd


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