Are there any good books that you lot can suggest? I've done a fair amount in VBA but want to use something proper.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Learn C#
Collapse
X
-
Learn C#
Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1! -
Professional C# 4.0 and .NET 4 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostAre there any good books that you lot can suggest? I've done a fair amount in VBA but want to use something proper. -
I used this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Vi...2129979&sr=8-1
and a tulip load of google.
I prefer my learning to be task orientated so last year I set myself a nice big project to do in c# and got started.Coffee's for closersComment
-
Andy Troelson
How's it going?Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI set myself a nice big project to do in c# and got started.Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
-
Hello WorldOriginally posted by Scrag Meister View Postmerely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
-
1337 skillz right there.Originally posted by eek View PostHello World
Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
-
partners on board and possible commercial release in 6 monthsOriginally posted by Scrag Meister View Post
Whether it makes any money or not is a completely different matter altogether but it does address what I think is a gap in the marketCoffee's for closersComment
-
Was also interested in whether you saw that approach as working for you in learning C#?Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postpartners on board and possible commercial release in 6 months
Whether it makes any money or not is a completely different matter altogether but it does address what I think is a gap in the market
You now a c# guru?Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
-
I did C++ for 15 years, and then got a C# contract. I'd recommend that approach.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
-
It worked for me as being a personal project I could spend longer researching how to do stuff rather than just blindly copy and pasting from stack overflow and the like.Originally posted by Scrag Meister View PostWas also interested in whether you saw that approach as working for you in learning C#?
You now a c# guru?
The only bad side is that I've limited what I've had to learn; I wasn't interested in building a front end, so I've still no/very little forms experienceCoffee's for closersComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- How to run a limited company — efficiently: smarter profit strategies Today 07:13
- IR35 & Mutuality of Obligation in 2026/27: Explainer for Contractors Yesterday 07:32
- Post Office hit with ‘crazy’ £104million HMRC bill for IR35 failings Feb 25 07:03
- IR35 & Right of Substitution in 2026/27: Explainer for Contractors Feb 24 06:59
- Why Rupert Lowe MP’s Restore Britain has it wrong on IR35 Feb 23 07:21
- IR35 & Control in 2026/27: Explainer for Contractors Feb 20 07:13
- How key for IR35 will Control be in 2026/27? Feb 20 07:13
- Changes to non-compete clauses in employment contracts require ministers to tread carefully Feb 19 07:59
- What does the non-compete clause consultation mean for contractors? Feb 19 07:59
- To escalate or wait? With late payment, even month two is too late Feb 18 07:26

Comment