Publisher's Synopsis
PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL C# EXPRESS teaches Visual C# Express programming concepts while providing detailed step-by-step instructions to build many fun and useful projects. To grasp the concepts presented in PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL C# EXPRESS, you should possess a working knowledge of Windows and have had some exposure to Visual C# Express programming (or some other programming language). We offer two beginning programming tutorials (VISUAL C# EXPRESS FOR KIDS and BEGINNING VISUAL C# EXPRESS) that would help you gain this needed exposure. PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL C# EXPRESS explains (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Visual C# Express Windows project. Students learn about project design, the Visual C# Express toolbox, many elements of the Visual Basic language, and how to debug and distribute finished projects. The projects built include: Dual-Mode Stopwatch - Allows you to time tasks you may be doing. Consumer Loan Assistant - Helps you see just how much those credit cards are costing you. Flash Card Math Quiz - Lets you practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills. Multiple Choice Exam - Quizzes a user on matching pairs of items, like countries/capitals, words/meanings, books/authors. Blackjack Card Game - Play the classic card game against the computer and learn why gambling is very risky! Weight Monitor - Track your weight each day and monitor your progress toward established goals. Home Inventory Manager - Helps you keep track of all your belongings - even includes photographs. Snowball Toss Game - Lets you throw snowballs at another player or against the computer. PROGRAMMING HOME PROJECTS WITH VISUAL C# EXPRESS requires a Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system, and Visual C# 2012 Express. The tutorial includes over 700 pages of FULL-COLOR self-study notes. The Visual C# Express source code and all needed multimedia files are available for download from the publisher's website (www.KidwareSoftware.com) after you register the book.
