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Hi guys,
I hope you can help.
I want to start work as a trainee developer and to do this I plan to train myself up in C# and .NET.
In order to prove to employers that I have done this work, I plan to take the Microsoft exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation.
However, the only self study material available at the moment is the Microsoft self paced kit. I've read mixed revues about this book unfortunately. Some people say it's good but a lot say it's not and apparently it contains many errors which could easily confuse beginners. I see that a second edition of the book is coming out in October though, so what I thought I'd do is wait until the second edition comes out and, in the mean time, begin studying C#.
Is this a good idea, heading towards this exam?
I was wondering if anyone knew of a good book to start studying C#? I was thinking of the Microsoft book 'Visual C# 2008 Step by Step' by John Sharp. I've looked at this and a couple of other books; they all come with CD's but none of them say if the CD includes any sort of version of C# to practice on. Could anyone tell me if the books would include a copy of C# to practice on or would I have to go out and purchase it?
I'm not at all sure how these things work so forgive me if I sound naive.
Thanks very much,
Dan
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Dan - you can download the express editions (free) of things like Visual C# 2008 directly from Microsoft. I'm also biased against people who have little real experience, but have passed an MS exam as they don't really end up with the depth and breadth I would expect. I would rather that a developer had spent their time writing sample programs, helping out here on the forums and generally shown a bit of get-up-and-go.
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You might want to move this to the ASP.NET forum.
Scott Dorman Microsoft® MVP - Visual C# | MCPD
President - Tampa Bay IASA
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Wrong forum, better chance at getting help is in the ASP.NET forum.
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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i wanna make my carrier in c++.
i dont have gud knowelge abt c++.
pls help me to make me perfect..
tell me wat is prtotype ?
why we used?
how computer implement array ?
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First of all, don't use TxtSpeak, use properly formed and spelled words and sentences.
Second, use a subject line that actually has some meaning about your question.
Third, pick up some good reference books on C and C++, or look at any of the "introduction to programming" type tutorials available on the internet.
If you have specific questions about something after trying to understand it, post that question (and try to limit it to one topic per post) and people will try to help.
You have actually asked to very different questions:
1. What is a C++ prototype and why is it used? Typically, this is a declaration of a function that omits the function body. It does specify the function name, return type and arguements. Function prototypes are used to declare the signature of a function ahead of time so the compiler can be informed about that function. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function_prototype[^])
2. How is an array implemented? This is a much more complicated question than it sounds, as the actual implementation is potentially different for different languages and hardware. See this[^] for some more information.
Scott Dorman Microsoft® MVP - Visual C# | MCPD
President - Tampa Bay IASA
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Hey, hey, hey. Don't be mean. We don't have to be mean because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai
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heena_0001 wrote: pls help me to make me perfect..
Get a book and learn. Don't use textspeak, and pick the Visual C++ forum next time.
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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Hi,
Can anybody help me to collect the details about certification in Crystal Reports (BOCP-CR)?.
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
EbyZ
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Have you google around or taken a look at CR's site?
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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 when i made MDI parent with C# i used multi language (English & Arabic and Spanish and so on)
all language write from left to right except Arabic it's from rgith to left now i'm tring to put Image as a MDI parent back ground read it from Resource files every resource file for one language every thing is ok except Arabic background doesnot work with righttoleftlayout why i donot now any one have a good answer to this problem and  pls donot say use designer and make localization=true and so on in this method cos this method make resource file to every form in application and i made one resource file to every language for all forms this meaning that i have 3 resource files thanks for every trial to solve this problem 
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You might want to ask this in one of the programming related forums, either the C#[^] or Windows Forms[^] forum.
Scott Dorman Microsoft® MVP - Visual C# | MCPD
President - Tampa Bay IASA
Hey, hey, hey. Don't be mean. We don't have to be mean because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai
[ Forum Guidelines][ Articles][ Blog]
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This forum is about Work and Training Issues, not programming problems. You may want to try the C# forum.
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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hi all...
I have completed MCTS 70-536 and 70-528...next which paper I have to write?
what is the difference between MCTS 70-536 and 70-315..
.if anybody knows plz reply me
Thanks
Rajendran.AL
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Have you looked on Microsoft's site? I recall they tell you the differences between the two. 
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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Hello Raj,
Can you let me know what materials you used for your preparation and how long you have been preparing for the same. I am planning the same your experience would help.
Cheers,
Bhupendra
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Hi, I found that the price for testing 70-290 at Prometric is 50$. But when I ask the testing center in my country they cost me 80$. They told that the 30$ will pay for aircondition and electricity charge.
I want to know whether the testing center at the other country will over charge the client like my country too? Is it a high rate or not for this over charge?
Thank in advance
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Mekong River wrote: testing center at the other country will over charge
Not that I know of. Given the rate global fuel costs are going up, I am not really surprised if there is a surcharge for A/C and electricity. $30 does sound a bit on the extreme side.
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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Thank you very much for your comment. I already took an exam 
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Did you do well on it?
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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Hmmm... I passed an exam. But the score is not good, 799 on 1000 (the passing score is 700).
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Hey all,
Does anyone in the UK know any good courses that I and others on my team could do regarding SEO?
I'm in the north london area (can easily travel into london and surrounding areas). There are so many available, just wanted to get some feedback from anyone whos attended an SEO course and whether they would recommend it.
Cheers guys,
Appreciate the help (In Advance....)
Mark
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hi all, please tell me about the Media Processing technology. I mean what it is, if you can tell me in detail then I will be so grateful.
Thanks
Akash
Akash Agarwal
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Hi All,
I have to go for "MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications."
please tell me what should be my approch of study ... i am working on .NET framework since last 1 year...
thanks in advance ... i wroked in VC++,C#
vikas da
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First of all buy Microsoft self paced kit for the exam. This kit is available on any good book shop. study the whole book. Take braindumps for the exam and solve each and every question. after doing all this your ready for the exam.
cheers
Akash From India
Akash Agarwal
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