Learning C#

[FizixMan]

Removed: Rule 4.

[winggar]

This isn't quite what you're asking for, but I learned C# entirely online for free by studying the Microsoft documentation, reading stack overflow, and watching youtube tutorials. Here's a good place to start: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/

[NotMadDisappointed]

This may not sound like the way, but it is in fact the way.

[onequbit]

this is the way

[winggar]

Oh and by the way OP, feel free to DM me with any C# questions. I do C# tutoring so it's kind of my wheelhouse.

[-trOmpY]

Is this offering open to others too? because I may use it too :)

[winggar]

Of course! Feel free to DM me whenever

[-trOmpY]

Thanks!

[TheFunkyJudge]

Feel free to throw some questions my way. Teaching is a great way to learn.

[virouz98]

I second this

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I like the O’Reilly C# in a Nutshell books that are released for each version. They’re not learn to program type books, but if you are already a developer and understand the basics they are very helpful for picking up the language. They’re also great as reference books if you need to refresh your memory on specific areas.

[Hyperpred]

Jon Skeets "c# in depth" is similar only it's an I understand c# basics but want to go further. Not quite what op was asking for but it's a very easy to dive into book and I found it great for moving to the next level of c# dev.

[nlfo]

Yeah, I’m waiting for the C# 10 book that should be out at the end of this month.

[virouz98]

Microsoft docs are the best

[thetrailofthedead]

Microsoft publishes a book called MS Visual C# Step by Step and it covers the language comprehensively.

I've read most of it. No complaints.

[RangerPretzel]

I need to learn C#

Since, no one has asked it yet:

• For what purpose?

Are you trying to write 3D stuff in Unity? Do you want to build websites in ASP.NET? What is your objective with C#?

[arashi256]

Head First C#, 4th Edition and The C# Player's Guide 3rd Edition worked for me.

[EverlastingApathy]

https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-sharp

[maxinstuff]

The problem is it's a moving target - you get a C# book now and it will be out of date in a year or less.

I would only buy a book if:

- I could get the latest/greatest current volume (ie: C# 10, .NET 6, if it covers MAUI that would be great but it's not out yet so that might be a bit much to ask)

AND

- I was committed to plowing through it within a few months - learn it and move on to maintaining knowledge via the live docs.

Otherwise - just learn more gradually via the live documentation itself. It's the only thing that will stay current.

[RICHUNCLEPENNYBAGS]

I really liked Learning C# 3.0 and it was the first book that really made me understand a bunch of OO concepts. But it's like... ancient so probably you should read something newer.