The C# Player's Guide (5th Edition)

For some context, I already had some novice experience with web development, python and JavaScript before starting to learn C# with this book. As of this review I am just arriving at Part 3 - Advanced Topics, which the author describes as a 'Side Quest' - so in other words, I've got a good amount of the main focus points of the book covered (Parts 1 and 2). First of all it's a great book, generally easy to follow, and generally examples shown are good. However there have so far been 2 or 3 times where I've felt a bit lost and unsure as to what the author was explaining. An example of this was Object Initialiser Syntax - It wasn't clear to me why I would use this syntax over just using the constructor and passing in parameters. There are times in the book where the author will explain one way of doing things, then explain another way, but in my opinion, doesn't clearly explain the difference between the two methods and why choose one over the other. Again, this only happened a couple times but it led to me asking ChatGPT to explain. I will also say that maybe I just need to go back and re-read some sections in case it was explained. The book's accompanying website, while I haven't yet used it, is a great resource to have and includes free expansions for newer versions of C# along with problem solutions. There's also a Discord server for discussion about the book, with the author. It's a fun book to work through and something different from the norm. Overall a great book and I'd highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn C#.

Absolutely fantastic. I was recommend two C# books, this and a complete guide to C# (I think it's called that) I chose this in the end. I've never used any code outside of very basic excel functions. I wouldn't say I'm particularly smart either. This book however is easy even for the likes of me, i feel like a genuis after making it through some of tasks as it's so easy to digest! Everything is clear and has examples. It does a really good job of building up the challenges so you learn a bit code a bit and this carrys on until you are surprised at what you can actually do. Thanks for writing this, it's really helped me.

This book has been an amazing tool on my journey to learn C#. It's filled with an assortment of tests that quickly teach you the fundamentals of C# in a unique and memorable way. Alongside the main tests there are a series of side quests that will help you dig deeper into more advanced subjects and while optional, really help solidify what you have learned if you make the time for them. The author is very active in his Discord and makes a lot of time for anyone that needs help or has further questions. I really can't recommend this book enough if you have any interest in picking up C#!

Rob brings in the heart and soul of software development and pours it into this book. I love his explanations of software development practices and it has made me a better programmer that's for sure .I understand all the intricacies of the code thanks to his brilliant explanations and his challenges at the end of each chapter which have cemented my knowledge. Bonus because I understand C# so well , it turns out I can do Java . Haha , who've known. Great read. From beginner to advanced , structured and well set out.

This isn't a book that will create an RPG in C# for you. It's a book that will take you through the learning process of C# in the context of an RPG, making it easier to understand concepts of coding. Whilst it is focused on console output rather than GUI, it isn't written in the dry format you find many other coding publications. If you want to learn core C#, and you're a gamer, this is the book you need. If you want to build video games after, this book will definitely set you on the right path.

This is the best book on coding I've ever bought and I own 26 😆, the way it's written is unlike any of the others... you will definitely never get bored with this! The author clearly loves dungeons and dragons as well because the way the challenges are written is just like dnd 😁 it even has xp and levels to progress through and that is why it's so unique and definitely recommended by me!

WOW!!! This book is amazing. If your into c# just buy it you won't be disappointed

Buy this book, believe me. If you want to learn C# from the basics up, get that book now.

Been a programmer for almost a decade, but this really walks through basic concepts to advanced levels as a nice and handy reference when I need it with very good examples (especially for game development).

Ottimo libro. Lo sto utilizzando per rispolverare il mio C#. Molto leggero e facile da seguire, forse non proprio indicato per chi ha delle solide basi o è a livello intermedio / avanzato ma per chi è agli inizi o vuole fare un riapasso l'ho trovato eccellente. Non tratta visual studio e quindi non aspettatevi interfaccia utente, parla solo di può C# .net e quindi applicazioni a consol. Consigliatissimo

Ich habe tatsächlich nichts negatives über das Buch zu berichten. Von Anfang an wird alles klar und verständlich erklärt und gut strukturiert mit vielen Praxisbeispielen beigebracht. Es werden absolut keine Vorkenntnisse mit Programmieren oder wirklich detailliertes Computerwissen vorrausgesetzt, und man kann relativ schnell von "Hab noch nie auch nur eine Zeile Code geschrieben" zu einem Punkt kommen, wo man seine eigenen kleinen Spiele und Anwendungen von 0 mit sehr wenig Hilfestellung schreibt. Auch ausserhalb der Seiten selbst ist das Buch top: es gibt eine zugehörige Website mit zusätzlichen, kostenlosen Resourcen, Beispiellösungen für jede Übung im Buch, und einen zugehörigen Discord Server in dem der Author selbst, sowie viele andere Mitlernende ständig Fragen beantworten, Lösungen reviewen, mit Problemen helfen und allgemein über alles was mit Programmieren und C# zu tun hat reden. Super bonus. Einziges "Manko" (nicht wirklich, aber für manche sicherlich): Das Buch gibt es nur auf Englisch, eine deutsche Übersetzung gibt es nicht und wird es vorraussichtlich auch nicht geben. Aber wer programmieren möchte sollte ohnehin keine Probleme mit der englischen Sprache haben ;)

J'ai découvert le code avec ce livre. Le livre m'a servi de base. Mais pour faire mes jeux android 2D assez simples il m'a fallu apprendre de moi même, et m'aider des IA. J'ai eu des difficultés sur certaines parties et j'ai trouvé que beaucoup ne m'ont pas servi à mes objectifs personnels.

The book is very good. I am far from completing it but so far it has been very helpful. The challenges are very well implemented.