Quickly learn C# for a C++ expert

Hey everyone. I just started a new job, and it's essential that I learn C# very quickly! (this weekend). I'm a solid C/C++ programmer, and have some Java experience. I was wondering if anyone can direct me to a site / tutorial that is aimed at people in my situation: needing to learn C# quickly, perhaps via a discussion of differences from C++, etc. I took a look at some of the links in the Sticky, but they all seemed aimed at either complete programming newbies, or somewhat advanced C# programmers.

Thanks!
Andrew

"The C# Programming Language" by Hejlsberg, Wiltamuth and Golde. It's a concise introduction and reference that can get you on your feet. In my experience, if you need to learn a language quickly then web sites and tutorials will be disappointing.

Thanks, I'll look into that.

I am a fairly experienced C++ programmer also, and am making the change from C++ to C#. If you know VB.NET, then you are set. C# is set up like VB.NET, with C++ syntax. If you do not know VB.NET, then there is still hope. If I were you, I would look into how to efficiently set up projects. Make your namespaces useful and make sure you can reuse them. They only "barrier to entry" I had was setting up projects properly. Other than that, the code is the same. Just remember, you do not have as much control with C# if you want your code to be "safe". I bought ASP.NET unleashed and C# unleashed. Both books are good - just depends on if your project is web based or not. If you need a lot on XML, these book are not good, and I don't have any good sources for you there. If you have any specific questions, I'll do my best to help you out.

Khelder

Thanks, that is good information. I don't know anything about VB.NET. Unfortunatly, I know almost nothing about .NET in general. I've programmed in Visual C++ .NET, but it was mostly for the editor. =) Until this job I've been mostly a *nix programmer... Any advice?

If you know C++ well and a bit of Java, all you need to know is the syntax, which might vary by a letter or capitalization sometimes. You already know everything you need, you just need to realize it :D

Online tutorials might not be the best bet, try one of the mentioned books. You will see that C# is very well structured and pretty easy once you give in to the concept of naming things after what they actually do ;) No more cryptic stuff to remember. No more strcmp.

Someone at school just bought two C# books. Although I already know C#, I took a look at them and they're pretty good. This is the main book. The second book is a little more advanced and is under the "Better Together" section. This link shows you "C# for Java Developers" starting at $1.75 for a new book.

I highly recommend you going to the book store and paging through the C# books. Its the best way. Buy online only if you can't make it there.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

BigDaddy...when I learned, I had to make an application in .NET with no .NET experience. I just jumped into it, and it is not too bad. All controls are drag and drop, and it is very structured. The coding will not be a barrier for you. Just start playing with the interface.

Thanks guys! I have the rest of today to get proficient in this! After a whole bunch of reading yesterday, I'm pretty sure I understand the language. It really is very similiar to Java, with a few nice new features. I'm going to purchase a book during the week sometime, so today I must still learn from online resources!

Khelder (or anyone else!) Any recommendations for some example .NET apps that I can work through today?

Thanks again!

If you are already proficient with C++ and Java, just check out the C# Language Specifications and the Class Library and you are good to go.