Professional ASP.NET 4 in (C#)

sulix · April 5th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Is reading Professional ASP.NET 4 in C# and VB after reading beginning asp.net 4 in c# and vb will give me a good understading of c# language in web context so I do not need to learn c# from more specific books?

Imar · April 6th, 2011, 07:41 AM

I guess it all depends on what you want to learn. The Pro ASP.NET book has a strong focus on ASP.NET. It shows a lot of examples in C#, but it's not a C# book per se.

Personally, I would prefer one or more C# books next to a book like Pro ASP.NET 4, just to get a better understanding of C#.

Cheers,

Imar

sulix · April 6th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Hi Imar,

I have a friend who does have the same question but he did not start yet. What is better for him? to start with c# and learn it first and then go with asp.net? or the reverse and why?

thanks

Imar · April 6th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Again, it depends. It depends on your learning style, and what it is you need to learn.

If ASP.NET is the main focus, then start with my Beginning ASP.NET 4 in C# and VB or with Professional ASP.NET 4 in C# and VB. Both teach you a lot about ASP.NET, but you won't get all details on C# you might need. Once you feel you need to to dig deeper into C#, get yourself a dedicatad C# book.

Imar