C# Programming for Beginners : The First Steps

C# Programming for Beginners : The First Steps, available at $89.99, has an average rating of 4.4, with 181 lectures, 10 quizzes, based on 562 reviews, and has 3371 subscribers.

You will learn about Program fluently in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio for Windows Machines Understand how to create a basic Windows Form Application … No Console Apps Understand the basic concepts of Selection, Repetition, and Methods Understand the intermediate concepts of Object Oriented Programming, String Handling, Arrays (One, Two Dimensional), Random Numbers, Graphics, and Animation Apply the programming skills learned to create meaningful computer app from the world of business, science , math and gaming. Create Business applications which simulate a computerized cash register for a cafeteria, and a sign in system for a doctors office Create Science applications which create charts that convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius Create applications which track student marks and determine averages, and highest and lowest marks Create applications which determine credit card eligibility for applicants based on a scoring system Create applications which check the validity of a credit card using String manipulation techniques Create a program that plays the card game War Create a Math program which displays a bar chart of sales over a period of years Create a Graphics program which simulates an "Etch-A-Sketch" drawing program Create a simple object animation then use it as the basis for a car race game Create a slot machine game Create a falling objects game … where you move an object around with the keyboard and catch objects falling from the sky for points Create a Space shooter game Fully appreciate the wide range of applications that the study of Computer Science provides. * NEW * Extend the idea of coding and computational thinking by solving a series of advanced problems from a wide variety of disciplines. This course is ideal for individuals who are This C# programming course is meant for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO CODE . We cover C# syntax but more importantly we introduce the problem solving skills necessary to convert practical problems to solutions in code. No prior programming knowledge is needed. It is particularly useful for This C# programming course is meant for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO CODE . We cover C# syntax but more importantly we introduce the problem solving skills necessary to convert practical problems to solutions in code. No prior programming knowledge is needed.

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Summary

Title: C# Programming for Beginners : The First Steps

Price: $89.99

Average Rating: 4.4

Number of Lectures: 181

Number of Quizzes: 10

Number of Published Lectures: 181

Number of Published Quizzes: 10

Number of Curriculum Items: 192

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 192

Original Price: $22.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

Program fluently in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio for Windows Machines
Understand how to create a basic Windows Form Application … No Console Apps
Understand the basic concepts of Selection, Repetition, and Methods
Understand the intermediate concepts of Object Oriented Programming, String Handling, Arrays (One, Two Dimensional), Random Numbers, Graphics, and Animation
Apply the programming skills learned to create meaningful computer app from the world of business, science , math and gaming.
Create Business applications which simulate a computerized cash register for a cafeteria, and a sign in system for a doctors office
Create Science applications which create charts that convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius
Create applications which track student marks and determine averages, and highest and lowest marks
Create applications which determine credit card eligibility for applicants based on a scoring system
Create applications which check the validity of a credit card using String manipulation techniques
Create a program that plays the card game War
Create a Math program which displays a bar chart of sales over a period of years
Create a Graphics program which simulates an "Etch-A-Sketch" drawing program
Create a simple object animation then use it as the basis for a car race game
Create a slot machine game
Create a falling objects game … where you move an object around with the keyboard and catch objects falling from the sky for points
Create a Space shooter game
Fully appreciate the wide range of applications that the study of Computer Science provides.
* NEW * Extend the idea of coding and computational thinking by solving a series of advanced problems from a wide variety of disciplines.

Who Should Attend

This C# programming course is meant for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO CODE . We cover C# syntax but more importantly we introduce the problem solving skills necessary to convert practical problems to solutions in code. No prior programming knowledge is needed.

Target Audiences

This C# programming course is meant for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO CODE . We cover C# syntax but more importantly we introduce the problem solving skills necessary to convert practical problems to solutions in code. No prior programming knowledge is needed.

Students will learn to create their own computer programs and video games using the C# programming language. No prior programming experience is assumed. This is a course for REAL BEGINNERS. We will introduce all the required programming skills from the ground up. This programming course is meant for ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO CODE. We cover C# syntax but more importantly we introduce the PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS necessary to convert practical problems to solutions in code. You get paid for solving problems everything else is just a technicality.

Our focus will be working with Visual Studio on WINDOWS machines . All coding examples are fully compatible with the LATEST Visual Studio Edition (As of 2023 Visual Studio Community 2022) for WINDOWS , Unfortunately they are not MAC compatible

A language like C# is typically learned “in a vacuum,” and stripped of potentially distracting visual elements or front end graphical interfaces. This type of learning process – which is considered the standard approach is great for communicating the fundamentals. It allows you to focus on the most important and basic programming concepts you will need to understand, and is often presented through the output of a static, text-based console window. However, learning a language in this console vacuum can also be bland and boring, and can often lead to students becoming disengaged entirely.

Students are more likely to remain engaged by learning how to build Windows applications from day one in tandem with learning the C# programming language. Therefore, my lectures are designed to keep you engaged with the process of learning C# fundamentals by presenting them through a series of lessons aimed at creating simple, Windows Form based applications. This course, by jumping right into apps with a Graphical User Interface, allows the learner to feel like they are learning concepts that produce a tangible result.

I walk you carefully through every possible feature you can imagine, and I use hundreds of existing projects you can learn from, or expand on to make your own project. It’s worth sifting through a dozen mediocre Udemy courses to find a gem like this. It’s pretty close to a one stop shop for taking you from knowing nothing about WinForms, to building your own whole applications.

C# is a masterpiece in language design.

C# doesn’t have all the associated headaches of C++, nor the drudge work of Java—but contains almost all of their advantages.
C# is versatile: you can write web apps, games, desktop software, iOS and Android apps, and so forth. Probably the only area where Python beats C# is AI and Data Analytics , quite possibly due to the Python libraries and the established knowledge-user-base around it.
In modern web development, with C# you don’t even have to write client side Javascript. Blazor is a C# framework that enables you to build interactive client side applications with only HTML, CSS, and C#! Should you need to use Javascript, Blazor also supports interoperability with JavaScript libraries.
In game development, using C# (Monogame engine) you can get started in your programming journey by directly writing games which is more fun than dry exercises.

This course has more hours of video instruction (18 + hours) , lectures (90+) and exercises and supplemental resources (400+) than virtually any other Introductory C# course offered on Udemy. All for one low price.

Students will be exposed to all the stages in software development and develop problem-solving skills as well as learn the syntax of the C# language.

The challenges and applications are drawn from a variety of situations in the home, school and workplace. They address a wide spectrum of interests including business, science, math, art, music, and especially ANIMATION and GAMES (1/4 of the lectures).

My goal is not just to show you how to program, but to help you understand what you are doing, and why you are doing it. I am online daily to respond to any problems you may encounter.

Not only do the videos show you how to become a programmer in great detail, but each time an important concept is taught, I offer you a challenge that is designed to help you really understand what you have just learned.

You will go away and complete the challenge, and then come back and see the challenge answered and explained in detail in the video, allowing you to check your results!

Here’s how I will help you to succeed:

o Each lecture starts with a list of objectives and speaking notes

o Every example covered in the lecture is available for download in the resources section including the objectives/speaking notes

o Almost every lecture has a set of Practice problems with full solutions provided

o My style of writing and teaching follows the KISS principle : Keep It Super Simple.

I try to stay away from fancy computer terminology and try to teach like am speaking to a brand new user with little to no previous knowledge on the subject matter, etc. and I am always available for help, replying most times within a day.

This is NOT a static course, updates are made several times a month, with new Lectures and Challenge Problems (100 + as of June 2023 fully solved) added on a continual basis.

And finally please do not judge a book by it’s cover don’t judge the course by the title or this small description section, if you want to know exactly all the topics covered please go to:

COURSE CONTENT

Sections

Lectures (press the down arrow) This will open up literally thousands of lines of very detailed lecture descriptions leaving no doubt what is and what is not covered.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Course Information

Lecture 1: Welcome

Lecture 2: Course Specifics Part 1 … What You Need

Lecture 3: Course Specfics Part 2 … What you are going to Learn

Chapter 2: The Basics

Lecture 1: Introduction to C# Creating Your First App Part 1 … The VS Environment

Lecture 2: Introduction to C# Creating Your First App Part 2 … Creating a Simple App

Lecture 3: User Interface Controls and Events Part 1 … Using Radio Buttons

Lecture 4: User Interface Controls and Events Part 2 … Using Scroll Bars and Menu Control

Lecture 5: Entering and Outputting Data Part 1 … The Concept of Computer Storage

Lecture 6: Entering and Outputting Data Part 2 … Math Operators

Lecture 7: Entering and Outputting Data Part 3 … Mathematical Applications

Lecture 8: Entering and Outputting Data Part 4 … Business Applications

Lecture 9: Entering and Outputting Data Part 5 … Your Turn

Lecture 10: Selection Part 1 … The IF statement and Boolean Operators

Lecture 11: Selection Part 2 … Practical Applications (Utility Bills)

Lecture 12: User Defined Dialogs

Lecture 13: Repetition Part 1 … The While Loop

Lecture 14: Repetition Part 2 … User and Counter Controlled Repetition Problems

Lecture 15: Repetition Part 3 … Counters and Accumulators

Lecture 16: Repetition Part 4 … The Combo and List Box Controls

Chapter 3: Problem Solving

Lecture 1: The Software Life Cycle … The 5 Steps

Lecture 2: Flowcharts

Lecture 3: Error Handling and Debugging

Lecture 4: Methods Part 1 … Why use ?

Lecture 5: Methods Part 2 … Solving Practical Problems

Lecture 6: Introduction to Files

Lecture 7: Summative Programming Problem … The Forensic Problem

Chapter 4: Object Oriented Programming

Lecture 1: Introduction to OOP … Creating Classes and Objects

Lecture 2: Intermediate OOP … Encapsulation and Inheritance

Chapter 5: Strings

Lecture 1: Introduction to String Functions

Lecture 2: String Accumulators and Concatentation

Lecture 3: Code Validations Part 1 … The Check Digit

Lecture 4: Code Validations Part 2 … The Credit Card Validation Problem

Chapter 6: Arrays

Lecture 1: Introduction to One Dimensional Arrays Part 1 … Why Use ?

Lecture 2: Introduction to One Dimensional Arrays Part 2 … Theory to Practice

Lecture 3: One Dimensional Array Applications … Class Statistics (Averages/Hi/Lo Marks)

Lecture 4: Sorting … The Bubble Sort

Lecture 5: Advanced One Dimensional Array Concepts … Array Counters

Lecture 6: Introduction to Two Dimensional Arrays … Why Use ?

Lecture 7: Two Dimensional Array Applications Part 1 … Quiz Score Analysis

Lecture 8: Two Dimensional Array Applications Part 2 … The Supermarket Problem

Chapter 7: Probabilistic Simulations

Lecture 1: Introduction to Random Numbers Part 1 … What are Probabilistic Simulations

Lecture 2: Introduction to Random Numbers Part 2 … Modelling Simple Random Events

Lecture 3: Introduction to Random Numbers Part 3 … Review and Extension

Lecture 4: Applications of Random Numbers Part 1 … Plinko Game Simulation

Lecture 5: Applications of Random Numbers Part 2 … Shooting Gallery Simulation

Lecture 6: Random Selection Without Duplication … Casino Roulette Game

Lecture 7: Discrete Random Distributions … Dartboard Problem

Chapter 8: Graphics

Lecture 1: Introduction to Graphics Part 1 … The Graphics Class

Lecture 2: Introduction to Graphics Part 2 … Drawing on a Panel

Lecture 3: Creating Bar Charts Part 1 … The Concept of Scaling

Lecture 4: Creating Bar Charts Part 2 … Dice Roller Histogram Problem

Lecture 5: Mouse Events … Creating an Etch A Sketch Program

Lecture 6: Animations Part 1 … Timers and Image Arrays

Lecture 7: Animations Part 2 … Creating Your Own Animations

Lecture 8: Animations Part 3 … Sample Application – Slot Machine Game

Lecture 9: Animations Part 4 … Moving Object Across the Screen using .Left and .Top

Lecture 10: Animations Part 5 … The Car Race Challenge

Lecture 11: Animations Part 6A … Using the DrawImage command

Lecture 12: Animation Part 6B … Adding Transparency to Images

Lecture 13: Animations Part 7 … Collision Detection and Keyboard Events

Lecture 14: Animation Part 8 … No Picture Boxes just Image Files

Lecture 15: Animation Part 9 … Sounds Effects using System.Media and Media Player

Lecture 16: Animation Part 10 … Falling Objects Game

Lecture 17: Advanced Animations Part 1 … Double Buffering

Lecture 18: Advanced Animations Part 2 … The Mouse , Panels and Double Buffering

Lecture 19: Advanced Animations Part 3 … Creating a Game – The Basic Game Loop

Lecture 20: Advanced Animations Part 4 … The Space Shooter Game … Now Your Turn

Lecture 21: The Wrap Up … Where do you go from here ?

Chapter 9: Programming Challenges

Lecture 1: Introduction to Programming Challenges

Lecture 2: Challenge 1

Lecture 3: Challenge 2

Lecture 4: Challenge 3

Lecture 5: Challenge 4

Lecture 6: Challenge 5

Lecture 7: Challenge 6

Lecture 8: Challenge 7

Lecture 9: Challenge 8

Lecture 10: Challenge 9

Lecture 11: Challenge 10

Lecture 12: Challenge 11

Instructors

Charlie Chiarelli
Experienced Online Educator

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2 stars: 6 votes
3 stars: 50 votes
4 stars: 167 votes
5 stars: 331 votes

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