Basic C# Programming Roadmap

Master the fundamental concepts and skills of C# programming to build your first applications.

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Stage Main Topic Content & Learning Activities Objectives & Deliverables
1 Introduction & Setup
  • Learn about the C# language and the .NET platform.
  • Install Visual Studio or the .NET SDK.
  • Write and run your first "Hello, World!" program.
  • Understand what C# is and its role.
  • Successfully set up the programming environment.
2 Basic Syntax & Variables
  • Learn the basic structure of a C# program.
  • Declare and use variables and constants.
  • Get familiar with data types (int, string, bool, etc.).
  • Practice inputting and outputting data to the console.
  • Be able to write simple programs that use variables.
  • Understand how to store different types of data.
3 Operators and Expressions
  • Use arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /).
  • Perform comparisons (==, !=, >, <).
  • Combine conditions with logical operators (&&, ||, !).
  • Perform calculations and comparisons in C#.
  • Write complex logical expressions.
4 Control Flow
  • Branch logic with if-else and switch-case statements.
  • Perform iteration with for, while, and do-while loops.
  • Control the execution flow of the program.
  • Write programs with more complex logic.
5 Methods
  • Organize code into reusable logical blocks.
  • Pass data to methods via parameters.
  • Receive return values from methods.
  • Write more structured and maintainable code.
6 Arrays and Strings
  • Store and process a collection of data of the same type with arrays.
  • Perform common string operations (concatenation, slicing, searching).
  • Work with collections of data.
  • Process text.
7 Classes and Objects (Overview)
  • Understand the basic concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
  • Define a class and create an object.
  • Start thinking in an object-oriented way.
8 Basic Data Structures
  • Use List to manage dynamic lists.
  • Use Dictionary to store key-value data.
  • Choose the appropriate data structure for the problem.
9 Exception Handling
  • Handle potential errors in the program with try-catch.
  • Ensure code execution regardless of errors with finally.
  • Write robust programs that can handle errors.
10 Introduction to LINQ
  • Learn about Language Integrated Query (LINQ).
  • Perform simple data queries on collections.
  • Write more concise and readable data query code.
11 Small Consolidation Project
  • Apply all learned knowledge to build a complete console application.
  • Suggestions: Contact manager, simple calculator, number guessing game.
  • Consolidate knowledge and have a first practical product.