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Hands-On Object-Oriented Programming with C#

Hello OOP - Classes and Objects

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is something special. If you search the internet for books on OOP, you'll find hundreds of books on this topic. But still this topic will never become stale as it is the most efficient and most commonly used programming methodology in the industry. With the increase in the demand for software developers, there has also been an increase in the demand for good learning content. Our approach in this book is to describe the concepts of OOP in the simplest way. Understanding the basics of OOP is a must for developers who want to work with C#, as C# is a fully OOP language. In this chapter, we will try to understand what OOP actually is and the most basic concepts of OOP that are essential to begin our programming journey. Before anything else, let's first start by analyzing the meaning of the term object-oriented...

Classes in OOP

In OOP, you derive objects from classes. In this section, we'll take a closer look at what a class actually is.

Classes are one of the most important concepts in OOP. You can say they are the building blocks of OOP. A class can be described as the blueprint of an object.

A class is like a template or blueprint that tells us what properties and behaviors an instance of this class will have. In most circumstances, a class itself can't actually do anything—it is just used to create objects. Let's look at an example to demonstrate what I am saying. Let's say we have a Human class. Here, when we say Human, we don't mean any particular person, but we are referring to a human being in general. A human that has two hands, two legs, and a mouth, and which can also walk, talk, eat, and think. These properties and their behaviors are applicable...

Objects in OOP

We now know what a class is. Now let's look at what object refers to in OOP.

An object is an instance of a class. In other words, an object is an implementation of a class. For example, in our banking application, we have a Customer class, but that doesn't mean that we actually have a customer in our application. To create a customer, we have to create an object of the Customer class. Let's say that we have a customer called Mr. Jack Jones. For this customer, we have to create an object of the Customer class, where the name of the person is Jack Jones.

As Mr. Jones is our customer, this means that he also has an account in our bank. To create a bank account for Mr. Jones, we have to create an object of the BankAccount class.

How to create objects

...

Variables in C#

In the previous code, you might have noticed that we created a few variables. A variable is something that varies, which means it is not constant. In programming, when we create a variable, the computer actually allocates a space in memory for it so that a value of the variable can be stored there.

Let's assign some values to the variables of the objects that we created in the previous section. We will first work with the customer1 object, as shown in the following code:

using System;

namespace Chapter2
{
    public class Code_2_2
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Customer customer1 = new Customer();
            customer1.firstName = "Molly";
            customer1.lastName = "Dolly";
            customer1.phoneNumber = "98745632";
            customer1.emailAddress = "mollydolly@email.com";

   ...

Methods in a class

Let's talk about another important topic—namely methods. A method is a piece of code that is written in the code file and can be reused. A method can hold many lines of code, which will be executed when it is called. Let's take a look at the general form of a method:

access-modifier return-type method-name(parameter-list) {
    // method body
}

We can see that the first thing in the method declaration is an access-modifier. This will set the access permission of the method. Then, we have the return-type of the method, which will hold the type that the method will return, such as string, int, double, or another type. After that, we have the method-name and then brackets, (), which indicate that it is a method. In the brackets, we have the parameter-list. This can either be empty or can contain one or more parameters. Finally, we have curly brackets...

Characteristics of OOP

OOP is one of the most important programming methodologies nowadays. The whole concept depends on four main ideas, which are known as the pillars of OOP. These four pillars are as follows:

  • Inheritance
  • Encapsulation
  • Polymorphism
  • Abstraction

Inheritance

The word inheritance means receiving or deriving something from something else. In real life, we might talk about a child inheriting a house from his or her parents. In that case, the child has the same power over the house that his parents had. This concept of inheritance is one of the pillars of OOP. In programming, when one class is derived from another class, this is called inheritance. This means that the derived class will have the same properties...

Summary

This chapter covers classes and objects, the most important building blocks of OOP. These are the two things that we should learn before jumping into any other topics in OOP. It is important to make sure that these concepts are clear in our minds before moving on to other ideas. In this chapter, we learned about what a class is and why it's needed in OOP. We also looked at how to create a class in C# and how to define an object. After that, we looked at the relationship between classes and objects and how to instantiate a class and use it. We also talked about variables and methods in a class. Lastly, we covered the four pillars of OOP. In the next chapter, we will learn more about inheritance and class hierarchy.

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  • Leverage the latest features of C# 8 including nullable reference types and Async Streams
  • Explore various design patterns, principles, and best practices in OOP

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Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm organized around objects rather than actions, and data rather than logic. With the latest release of C#, you can look forward to new additions that improve object-oriented programming. This book will get you up to speed with OOP in C# in an engaging and interactive way. The book starts off by introducing you to C# language essentials and explaining OOP concepts through simple programs. You will then go on to learn how to use classes, interfacesm and properties to write pure OOP code in your applications. You will broaden your understanding of OOP further as you delve into some of the advanced features of the language, such as using events, delegates, and generics. Next, you will learn the secrets of writing good code by following design patterns and design principles. You'll also understand problem statements with their solutions and learn how to work with databases with the help of ADO.NET. Further on, you'll discover a chapter dedicated to the Git version control system. As you approach the conclusion, you'll be able to work through OOP-specific interview questions and understand how to tackle them. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of OOP with C# and be able to take your skills to the next level.

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This book is designed for people who are new to object-oriented programming. Basic C# skills are assumed, however, prior knowledge of OOP in any other language is not required.

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  • Master OOP paradigm fundamentals
  • Explore various types of exceptions
  • Utilize C# language constructs efficiently
  • Solve complex design problems by understanding OOP
  • Understand how to work with databases using ADO.NET
  • Understand the power of generics in C#
  • Get insights into the popular version control system, Git
  • Learn how to model and design your software
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15 Chapters
Overview of C# as a Language Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Overview of C# as a Language
Evolution of C#
Architecture of .NET
Fundamentals and syntax of C# language
Writing your first C# program in a console application
Visual Studio as an editor
Writing your first program in Visual Studio
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Hello OOP - Classes and Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Hello OOP - Classes and Objects
Classes in OOP
Objects in OOP
Variables in C#
Methods in a class
Characteristics of OOP
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Implementation of OOP in C# Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Implementation of OOP in C#
Interfaces
The abstract class
The partial class
The sealed class
Tuples
Properties
Access specifiers for classes
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Object Collaboration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Object Collaboration
Examples of object collaboration
Different types of object collaboration in C#
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Exception Handling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exception Handling
Why we need exception handling in programming
Basics of exception handling
Try and catch
What happens if you don't handle exceptions?
Multiple catch blocks
Using the throw keyword
What does the finally block do?
Exception class
User-defined exceptions
The exception filter
Exception handling best practices
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Events and Delegates
What is a delegate?
Method group conversion
Multicasting
Covariance and contravariance
Events
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Generics in C#
What are generics?
Why do we need generics?
Different constraints of generics
Generic methods
Covariance and contravariance in generics
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Modeling and Designing Software
The importance of design diagrams
Class diagrams
Use case diagrams
A sequence diagram
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Visual Studio and Associated Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Visual Studio and Associated Tools
Visual Studio project types and templates
Visual Studio Editor and different windows
Debugging windows
Breakpoints, Call Stack Trace, and Watch
Git in Visual Studio
Refactoring and code-optimization techniques
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Exploring ADO.NET with Examples
The fundamentals of ADO.NET
Connecting to various databases
Working with DataReaders and DataAdapters
Working with stored procedures
Working with the Entity Framework
Transactions in SQL
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Environment Setup
Nullable reference types
Async streams
Ranges and indices
Default implementation of interface members
Switch expressions
Target-typed new expressions
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Understanding Design Patterns and Principles
Design principles
Creational design patterns
Structural design patterns
Behavioral design patterns
The MVC pattern
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How Git works
Installing Git on Windows
The basics of Git
Branching in Git
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This book helps a lot with my software development studies. However, if you want to learn C#, this book won't be suitable for you. This book is good for learning OOP with C#.
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I found that the book was easy enough to read and get through. I would classify myself as a programmer making the transition between junior to mid. I am self taught, so any good book I can get is very useful. Since I have been coding a few years now in the Microsoft stack, I feel I know my way around pretty well. I was hoping to get more of a technical understanding of C# since I use it so much.The book touches on most of the important parts of programming in C#, but I don't feel it gets in depth enough to help grasp any of the concepts well enough to use them in a practical manner. The topic is introduced, the author starts to explain it, and then moves on to the next subject.Bottom line is it feels like I have more questions than answers now and I'm not sure where to turn next. I wouldn't recommend it if you're in a similar position as me. Might be good for a person very new to C# and/or programming in general.
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The author introduces material with little or no practical information to go along with it, i.e. how to actually use the topics he's discussing, and his writing style seems discombobulated. There is a lot of surface information about .NET and Visual Studio, but it doesn't go into detail about anything in a meaningful way. New syntax is introduced with no discussion on how it works and with no examples. The very first example program is dozens of lines long and makes use of programming constructs that haven't been covered. This book is not a good book to learn a new language from in my opinion. It should also be known that I am well versed in the C programming language, so I can't imagine the difficulty in being totally new to programming and trying to learn from this book.To be fair to the author, it does appear that he knows the language and the technologies very well, but I think he does not know how to write an effective textbook on the subject.
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All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela
What is custom duty/charge? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Customs duty are charges levied on goods when they cross international borders. It is a tax that is imposed on imported goods. These duties are charged by special authorities and bodies created by local governments and are meant to protect local industries, economies, and businesses.

Do I have to pay customs charges for the print book order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The orders shipped to the countries that are listed under EU27 will not bear custom charges. They are paid by Packt as part of the order.

List of EU27 countries: www.gov.uk/eu-eea:

A custom duty or localized taxes may be applicable on the shipment and would be charged by the recipient country outside of the EU27 which should be paid by the customer and these duties are not included in the shipping charges been charged on the order.

How do I know my custom duty charges? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The amount of duty payable varies greatly depending on the imported goods, the country of origin and several other factors like the total invoice amount or dimensions like weight, and other such criteria applicable in your country.

For example:

  • If you live in Mexico, and the declared value of your ordered items is over $ 50, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 19% which will be $ 9.50 to the courier service.
  • Whereas if you live in Turkey, and the declared value of your ordered items is over € 22, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 18% which will be € 3.96 to the courier service.
How can I cancel my order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Cancellation Policy for Published Printed Books:

You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact customercare@packt.com with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at customercare@packt.com using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

What is your returns and refunds policy? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Return Policy:

We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com with the order number and issue details as explained below:

  1. If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
  2. Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on customercare@packt.com who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
  3. You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
  4. Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
  5. If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
  6. Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on customercare@packt.com within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

What tax is charged? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

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You can pay with the following card types:

  1. Visa Debit
  2. Visa Credit
  3. MasterCard
  4. PayPal
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Shipping Details

USA:

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Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela