C Sharp Programming Language

Module 1: Introduction to C# Basics

Introduction to C# language
Evolution and key features
Setting up the development environment (Visual Studio, .NET SDK)

Writing a basic “Hello World” program
Compiling and running C# code
Exploring the anatomy of a C# program

Module 2: Core Concepts of C#

Declaring variables and assigning values
Primitive data types (int, double, char, bool)
Arithmetic, relational, and logical operators

Conditional statements (if-else, switch)
Iteration and loops (for, while, do-while)
Handling exceptions with try-catch blocks

Module 3: Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with C#

Defining classes and creating objects
Constructors, properties, and methods
Understanding encapsulation

Implementing inheritance and derived classes
Method overriding and polymorphic behaviour
Using interfaces and abstract classes for abstraction

Module 4: Advanced C# Concepts and Techniques

Overview of collections (lists, arrays, dictionaries)
Understanding generic types and methods

Reading from and writing to files
Serialising and deserialising objects using JSON/XML

Introduction to asynchronous programming with async-await
Working with tasks and parallelism in C#

Module 5: Building Real-World Applications

Creating console-based applications
Building desktop applications with Windows Forms or WPF
Developing web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC

Debugging techniques and best practices
Writing unit tests using NUnit or xUnit
Improving code quality through refactoring and code reviews

Recommended books, blogs, and online courses for further learning
Exploring advanced topics in C# and .NET ecosystem
Contributing to open-source C# projects to enhance skills and gain practical experience

This course structure provides a well-rounded introduction to C# programming, covering essential concepts, practical applications, and best practices to empower beginners to become proficient C# developers.

Encourage students to practice regularly, work on projects, and explore additional resources to deepen their understanding and mastery of the language.