Reviews for CLR Via C#: Applied .NET Framework 2.0 Programming

1. The very best

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, April 12th, 2010

   I have loads of c# books - but this stands out far from the rest. This is NOT a reference book in the traditional sense - i.e. it is not Janet and John meets C#. It is far more useful...it is less a language text and more a manual for those wishing to understand how .net actually works. Massively useful - and Jeff is a very articulate guide. There is not one wasted page - it really is that good. For the pro developer - I highly recommend it.

2. Essential .NET guide for any professional developer

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, April 12th, 2010

   Jeffery Richter has given me solid help ever since "Advanced Windows" hit the shelves. Most professional developers have several key references they use regularly and I certainly think that CLR via C# will become one of them.
   
   There are two key camps in professional development: those who use the tools and those who understand the tools and the tooling concepts. CLR via C# succeeds in the latter by helping developers understand the code they write, the consequences that will occur and how to mitigate their current coding habits.
   
   With topics wide ranging from how the execution of .NET applications is achieved through to AppDomains and assembly loading, anybody producing quality performant applications needs to read this book.
   
   The book is split into five main areas: CLR Basics, Designing Types, Essential Types, CLR Facilities, and Threading.
   
   Especially good is the section on threading, in my experience most developers do not understand threading sufficiently to produce solid reliable applications and Jeffery's book will help them avoid making key mistakes with threading.
   
   As with any developer text, there are some personal preferences of the author which shine through, some of which you will agree with and some not, but all the advice is good.
   
   CLR via C# is solid and well written as you could wish for from such an expert in their field.

3. a must have

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, July 12nd, 2009

   A book finally written by a pro, succint, straight to the point, it doesn't waste your time, and has depth. Very practical too.

4. Exceptional Book

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, May 12nd, 2009

   It's impossible for me to give this book anything less that 5*
   As always with software development, the devil is in the details and this ones hotter than Lucifers trident. But then again, with Mr R at the helm, were you expecting anything less?? (Any developer worth his salt will know that's a rhetorical question.) It's ALL exceptional stuff!
   In my opinion, reading this book with .NET Fundamentals (Sells/Box) will put you on the path to software utopia - if there is such a thing. And even if you stray from the path your definitely heading in the right direction and will get there eventually.
   Simply a must purchase.
   

5. There should be a copy on your bookshelf

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, June 12th, 2008

   As others have said, not ideal for anyone new to C#, but a must for those who have got to grips with the basics and who are looking to progress to the next level.
   
   Everything from the content to the writing style makes this book almost impossible to put down! The chapters on Garbage Collection, Generics and Asynchronous Programming are superbly written meaning that the reader is not clouded with random fragments of information. The rest of the book is just as good.
   
   After reading you will find yourself saying 'so thats how it works' which for a reference book is excellent.
   
   Order a copy now, you will not be dissapointed!