Welcome to the C#.net Programming Course at Computer Park!
Objective:
This 52-week course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical experience in, C#.NET programming, focusing on building robust Windows applications. Students will gain expertise in GUI development, database connectivity using ADO.NET, and ORM-based data handling with Entity Framework. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, develop, and deploy full-featured desktop applications using C#.NET and SQL Server.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Mastery of C# language fundamentals and advanced features.
Proficiency in Windows Forms and WPF for building user-friendly GUI applications.
In-depth understanding of ADO.NET for data access and manipulation.
Hands-on experience with Entity Framework for efficient database operations.
Ability to design and implement complex, data-driven applications.
Target Audience:
Aspiring software developers, IT professionals, and computer science students who wish to advance their programming skills and specialize in .NET technologies.
Course Structure:
The course is divided into four phases:
Fundamentals of C# Programming (12 weeks)
GUI Development with Windows Forms and WPF (14 weeks)
Data Access with ADO.NET and SQL Server (12 weeks)
Entity Framework and Advanced Topics (14 weeks)
Methodology:
The course includes theoretical lectures, hands-on coding exercises, real-world project work, and regular assessments to ensure practical understanding and application.
At Computer Park, we believe in a hands-on approach to learning. Throughout the course, you will engage in practical exercises, coding projects, and real-world applications, allowing you to reinforce your understanding and gain practical experience. This course equips participants with the skills necessary to excel in C#.net programming and opens up career opportunities in software development and application engineering.
Join us at Computer Park, where knowledge meets innovation, and let's embark on this exciting journey of mastering C#.net programming together. Your future in the world of coding starts here!
Duration: 26 Weeks (6 months)
Mode: Console Application Development
Course Objectives:
o Understand the fundamentals of C# programming.
o Develop console applications using C#.
o Grasp essential programming concepts like data types, control structures, and error handling.
o Gain a basic understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in C#.
Week 1-2: Introduction to C# and .NET Framework
o Overview of .NET Framework and its components (CLR, FCL, BCL)
o Introduction to C# and its features
o Setting up the development environment (Visual Studio/VS Code)
o Writing and executing your first C# program
Week 3-4: Basic Syntax and Program Structure
o Data Types and Variables
o Value types vs. Reference types
o Declaring and initializing variables
o Type conversion and casting
o Operators in C#
o Arithmetic, Logical, and Relational operators
o Conditional (Ternary) Operator
Week 5-6: Control Structures
o Conditional Statements
o if, else, switch statements
o Loops - for, while, do-while, foreach
Week 7-8: Methods
o Defining and invoking methods
o Method parameters and return types
o Method overloading
o Recursive methods
Week 9-10: Exception Handling
o Introduction to exceptions
o try, catch, finally blocks
o Creating and handling custom exceptions
Week 11-12: Arrays
o Single-dimensional arrays
o Multi-dimensional arrays
o Array manipulation techniques
o Introduction to params keyword
Week 13-14: Strings and String Manipulation
o String operations and methods
o Working with StringBuilder class
o String formatting and interpolation
Week 15-16: Collections in C#
o Overview of Collections
o Working with Lists, Dictionaries, and Arrays
o Understanding List
Week 17-18: Basic Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
o Classes and Objects
o Defining and instantiating classes
o Constructors, destructors, and methods
o Encapsulation
o Properties and fields
o Access modifiers (public, private, protected)
o get and set accessors
Week 19-20: Inheritance and Polymorphism
o Understanding inheritance in C#
o Base and derived classes
o Method overriding and hiding
o Introduction to polymorphism and virtual methods
Week 21-22: Interfaces and Abstract Classes
o Defining and implementing interfaces
o Abstract classes and methods
o Differences between abstract classes and interfaces
o Practical applications
Week 23-24: File I/O Operations
o Introduction to File I/O in C#
o Reading from and writing to files
o Working with streams and readers/writers
o Exception handling in file operations
Week 25-26: Final Project
o Project Planning and Design
o Designing a console-based project using the concepts learned
o Project Implementation and Testing
o Coding, debugging, and refining the project
o Final Project Presentation and Evaluation
Resources:
Visual Studio Community Edition/Visual Studio Code
C# documentation (Microsoft Docs)
“Pro C# 7: With .NET and .NET Core” by Andrew Troelsen and Philip Japikse
This extended 26-week outline allows for a more in-depth exploration of each topic, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of C#.
Duration: 12 Months (52 Weeks)
Total Hours: 312 hours (6 hours/week)
Month 1-2: Introduction to C#.NET Programming
1. Week 1-2: Overview of .NET Framework
o .NET Framework and .NET Core
o Introduction to C#
o Setting up the development environment (Visual Studio)
2. Week 3-4: Basic Syntax and Constructs
o Variables, Data Types, and Operators
o Control Structures: Conditional Statements and Loops
o Functions and Methods
3. Week 5-6: Object-Oriented Programming in C#
o Classes and Objects
o Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, and Encapsulation
o Interfaces and Abstract Classes
4. Week 7-8: Exception Handling and Debugging
o Error Handling with Try, Catch, Finally
o Debugging Techniques in Visual Studio
Month 3-4: Advanced C# Programming
1. Week 9-10: Collections and Generics
o Arrays, Lists, Dictionaries, and Queues
o Generic Types and Methods
o LINQ (Language Integrated Query)
2. Week 11-12: File I/O and Serialization
o Working with Files and Streams
o XML and JSON Serialization/Deserialization
3. Week 13-14: Delegates, Events, and Lambda Expressions
o Delegates and Multicast Delegates
o Events and Event Handling
o Anonymous Methods and Lambda Expressions
4. Week 15-16: Multithreading and Asynchronous Programming
o Introduction to Multithreading
o Asynchronous Programming with async and await
Month 5-6: GUI Programming with WinForms
1. Week 17-18: Introduction to WinForms
o Understanding the WinForms Designer
o Creating and Handling Events in Forms
o Basic Controls: Buttons, TextBoxes, Labels, etc.
2. Week 19-20: Intermediate WinForms
o Working with Dialogs and MDI Forms
o Using Menus, Toolbars, and Status Bars
o Customizing Controls
3. Week 21-22: Advanced WinForms
o Data Binding in WinForms
o Creating Custom Controls
o Working with Graphics in WinForms
4. Week 23-24: WinForms Project
o Planning a Small WinForms Application
o Implementing Features
o Testing and Debugging
Month 7-8: Database Programming with ADO.NET
1. Week 25-26: ADO.NET Basics
o Introduction to ADO.NET
o Connecting to SQL Server using ADO.NET
o Executing SQL Commands (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
2. Week 27-28: Working with Data in ADO.NET
o Using DataReader and DataAdapter
o Working with DataSets and DataTables
o Handling Transactions in ADO.NET
3. Week 29-30: Advanced ADO.NET
o Using Stored Procedures with ADO.NET
o Connection Pooling and Optimization
o Managing Concurrency in ADO.NET
4. Week 31-32: ADO.NET Project
o Designing a Data-Driven Application
o Implementing CRUD Operations
o Error Handling and Debugging
Month 9-10: Entity Framework and SQL Server
1. Week 33-34: Introduction to Entity Framework
o Understanding ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
o Entity Framework Basics
o Code-First and Database-First Approaches
2. Week 35-36: Querying Data with Entity Framework
o LINQ Queries in Entity Framework
o Loading Related Data (Eager, Lazy, and Explicit Loading)
o Handling Relationships (One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
3. Week 37-38: Advanced Entity Framework
o Migrations and Database Schema Updates
o Handling Complex Types and Inheritance
o Performance Tuning and Optimization
4. Week 39-40: Entity Framework Project
o Designing a Data Model
o Implementing Business Logic
o Testing and Debugging
Month 11-12: GUI Programming with WPF and Final Project
1. Week 41-42: Introduction to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
o Understanding XAML and Data Binding
o Controls and Layouts in WPF
o Handling Events in WPF
2. Week 43-44: Advanced WPF
o Styles, Templates, and Resources
o Animation and Visual Effects
o MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) Pattern in WPF
3. Week 45-46: WPF Project
o Planning a Small WPF Application
o Implementing Features
o Testing and Debugging
4. Week 47-52: Final Project and Deployment
o Designing the Final Application (Combining WinForms, WPF, and Database)
o Developing and Integrating All Components
o Testing, Debugging, and Optimization
o Deployment with ClickOnce or Installer
o Final Project Presentation and Feedback
Key Learning Outcomes:
• Comprehensive understanding of C# programming, including OOP, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.
• Expertise in GUI development using both WinForms and WPF.
• Proficiency in database access and management using ADO.NET and Entity Framework with SQL Server.
• Ability to design, develop, test, and deploy a complete desktop application with integrated data access.
This 52-week course outline provides an in-depth learning experience, ensuring mastery of C#.NET programming, GUI development, and database integration, culminating in a comprehensive final project.