Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second SPEAKER: Sharpen your skills in just two weeks with this course on the basics of C# and .NET. Expert Praveenkumar Bouna shows why he’s an authority in all things C#. This course will help you demonstrate the fundamentals of .NET, explain C# variables, analyse C# operators, explain programme flow, describe C# statements, and analyse debugging. Sail through C# in no time from anywhere at the pace you choose. Step into your future with A Beginner’s Guide to C# and .NET from Packt and FutureLearn.
A Beginner's Guide to C# and .NET
Gain the programming skills for a career in software development and learn to write C# code.
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A Beginner's Guide to C# and .NET
Learn to write your first program using the C# programming language
C# is a primary programming language and vital for taking your first steps in software development.
On this two-week course, you’ll learn the basics of this cornerstone of programming and discover the concepts and skills needed to begin your journey in computer programming.
Explore the fundamentals of an object-oriented programming language
C# is a versatile programming language used by many developers to create WebApps and games.
On this course, you’ll discover why C# continues to be so popular amongst developers and how knowledge of C# can act as a springboard when learning many other programming languages.
Set up a .NET development environment to run your C# code
With practical demonstrations throughout this course, you’ll discover how to bring your C# code to life in a .NET environment. You’ll be given a thorough overview of .NET before moving on to looking at C# coding in more depth.
With this foundational framework, you’ll begin to develop your knowledge of C# while understanding how your coding creates a workable program.
Investigate C# coding concepts, from variables in programming to understanding program flow
To create a working program, developers must understand the various concepts and functions within a programming language.
You’ll explore the coding concepts of C# in depth, covering variables, selection statements, operators, and iterative statements. You’ll also experience practical demonstrations that show real-life applications, allowing you to contextualise your learning.
By the end of this course, you’ll have gained a foundational understanding of C# programming and how to write programs in OOP languages. With this knowledge, you can explore other programming languages and improve your skills as a software developer.
What topics will you cover?
In this course, you will start from the basics and cover the basics of the C# programming language right from setting up the .NET development environment. Then move to an overview of .NET, C# coding concepts such as variables, operators, selection, and iterative statements, debugging C# programs, and more. Each concept is explained with the help of practical demonstrations showing how to use newly learned C# coding constructs. This is a beginner-level course, and some programming experience is suggested but not required.
When would you like to start?
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the fundamentals of .NET.
- Demonstrate the basics of the fundamentals of .NET.
- Explain the different C# variables.
- Classify the different C# operators.
- Explain program flow.
- Describe the C# statements.
- Evaluate debugging in C#.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning to code. It is particularly useful for those just starting out with little or no prior coding knowledge or experience working with C#.
What software or tools do you need?
You’ll need access to an integrated development environment (IDE). We recommend Microsoft’s Visual Studio. The Visual Studio Code version is free to download, and compatible with Microsoft, MacOS, and Linux systems.
We’ll show you how to find and install the software you need to get started with C# and .NET.
Who developed the course?
Packt
Founded in 2004 in Birmingham, UK, Packt’s mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals.
FutureLearn
FutureLearn is a leading social learning platform and has been providing high quality online courses for learners around the world over the last ten years.
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
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$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Start learning today
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Try this course - with limits
- Limited to 2 weeks
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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