Learning C# Part 1: Creating Your First Program

Written By: Kevin Jordan

- 28 Jun 2006 -
















Description: This series aims to take a beginning programmer to an intermediate level in C#. Topics covered in Part 1 include: a brief intro to the .NET Framework, customizing Visual Studio, the stages of the development process, creating a new Windows application project, using the Forms designer, and running the application.

  1. Intro To .NET and Visual Studio
  2. The Stages of the Development Process
  3. Creating a Windows Application
  4. Using the Forms Designer and Running the App
  5. Aww Man... Not Homework

Aww Man… Not Homework

Well, you made it through the first part of the C# series, and you've already got your first program under your belt, not too shabby either. Here's a little something for you to do on your own to ensure you understand everything presented so far.

  1. Create a new project that has only a form with one button. Change the properties of the form so that "My App" appears in the title bar. When you click the button, have a message box pop up saying, "I am totally sweet."

If you get through this you will be totally sweet and ready to move on to Part 2: Understanding the Basics of C#. Once again, if you have any problems check out our forums, either I or one of the more advanced programmers that lurk around here will be more than happy to assist you. Thanks for reading, and I'll see you again in Part 2.

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