The book is a beginner's guide to developing C # applications. Provides general information about C # and the .NET platform. Basic data types, variables, functions and arrays are considered. Shows how to work with dates and enumerations. The main elements and constructs of the language are described: classes, interfaces, assemblies, manifests, namespaces, collections, generalizations, delegates, events, etc. Provides information about Windows processes and threads, and examples of threading. You have learned how to create console applications, Windows Forms, and database applications. The book uses the free SharpDevelop package as the development environment.