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Hands-On Object-Oriented Programming with C#

By : Raihan Taher
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Hands-On Object-Oriented Programming with C#

By: Raihan Taher

Overview of this book

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm organized around objects rather than actions, and data rather than logic. With the latest release of C#, you can look forward to new additions that improve object-oriented programming. This book will get you up to speed with OOP in C# in an engaging and interactive way. The book starts off by introducing you to C# language essentials and explaining OOP concepts through simple programs. You will then go on to learn how to use classes, interfacesm and properties to write pure OOP code in your applications. You will broaden your understanding of OOP further as you delve into some of the advanced features of the language, such as using events, delegates, and generics. Next, you will learn the secrets of writing good code by following design patterns and design principles. You'll also understand problem statements with their solutions and learn how to work with databases with the help of ADO.NET. Further on, you'll discover a chapter dedicated to the Git version control system. As you approach the conclusion, you'll be able to work through OOP-specific interview questions and understand how to tackle them. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of OOP with C# and be able to take your skills to the next level.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Characteristics of OOP

OOP is one of the most important programming methodologies nowadays. The whole concept depends on four main ideas, which are known as the pillars of OOP. These four pillars are as follows:

  • Inheritance
  • Encapsulation
  • Polymorphism
  • Abstraction

Inheritance

The word inheritance means receiving or deriving something from something else. In real life, we might talk about a child inheriting a house from his or her parents. In that case, the child has the same power over the house that his parents had. This concept of inheritance is one of the pillars of OOP. In programming, when one class is derived from another class, this is called inheritance. This means that the derived class will have the same properties...