Mark J. Price Knihy

Learn the fundamentals, practical applications, and latest features of C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0 from expert teacher Mark J. Price. This comprehensive guide equips you to build modern, cross-platform applications using .NET Core 3.0 while getting up to speed with C# and its latest features. The latest edition utilizes Visual Studio Code to work seamlessly across all major operating systems and includes new chapters on Content Management Systems and machine learning with ML.NET. The book is structured into three parts: the first part covers the fundamentals of C#, including object-oriented programming and new C# 8.0 features like nullable reference types and simplified switch pattern matching. The second part delves into .NET Standard APIs, focusing on data management, performance monitoring, filesystem interactions, async streams, serialization, and encryption. The third part showcases examples of cross-platform applications, including web apps with ASP.NET Core and mobile apps using Xamarin.Forms. Additionally, it introduces technologies for Windows desktop applications such as Windows Forms, WPF, and UWP, alongside web applications and services. Ideal for readers with prior programming experience or a STEM background, this book provides a solid foundation in C# 8.0 and .NET Core 3.0.

From 1917 to 1919, terror struck the streets of Akron. As soldiers marched off to World War I and Spanish influenza ravaged the community, police officers faced a sinister threat. Murderous kingpin Rosario Borgia placed a bounty on officers' heads for interfering with his criminal enterprises. Gangsters gunned down seven cops, killing five, in a series of brazen attacks over fifteen months. Author Mark J. Price chronicles the crimes, victims, gangsters and the relentless pursuit of justice.

This book will help .NET developers build on their existing knowledge and learn how to make the most of specialized .NET libraries to improve performance, scalability, security, and the user experience of their apps and services. Covering the most up-to-date topics and developments, this book will provide you with new skills to tackle real-world challenges.

This practical guide provides essential knowledge for building websites and services with ASP.NET Core controller-based technologies. It includes a free PDF eBook and supplementary learning materials with the purchase of the print or Kindle version. Key features cover mastering ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and OData for robust web service development, alongside hands-on experience in web testing, security, and containerization techniques. The book also introduces Umbraco CMS for effective content management. You will learn to design and build efficient web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC, focusing on creating maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices. The book emphasizes building secure and scalable RESTful services with Web API, while also covering testing, authentication, and deployment strategies to ensure production readiness. Additionally, it explores Umbraco CMS, enabling users to manage website content independently. By the end, you will have a solid grasp of controller-based development and the practical skills to create dynamic, content-driven websites using this popular .NET CMS. Targeted at intermediate .NET developers familiar with C# and .NET fundamentals, this resource is perfect for those aiming to enhance their skills in professional, controller-based web application development.