C# is a new language from Microsoft and is a key part of their . NET framework. It is a modern, well-engineered language, in the same family of programming languages in terms of syntax, as C, C++ and Java. If you have knowledge of one of these languages, it will look very familiar. Essential C# fast is a quick, practical introduction to the C# programming language. It includes complete programming examples that highlight the core features of this language, and covers areas such as: - Using C# with a traditional compile run cycle;- Using C# within the Developer Studio environment; - Different data types supported in C#; - Control structures and input and output (i/o) in C#; - Key features of C# and their relationship to C, C++, Java and other programming languages. The source code for examples in this book is available from the Essential series web site: www essential-series. com