Although Java and C# share many similarities, there are fundamental differences between them. What's more, C#-the language designed from the ground up for programming the Microsoft(R) .NET Framework-offers a wealth of new features that enable programmers to tap the full power of.NET. This is the ideal guide to help any Java developer master .NET programming with C#. The authors-two Java and C# experts-reveal the similarities and differences between the two platforms these languages support. Then they show you how to leverage your Java experience to get up to speed in C# development with a minimum of difficulty. It's the definitive programming resource as you tackle the .NET class libraries and learn to write applications for .NET with C#. Topics covered include: OVERVIEW . Introduction to Microsoft .NET . Comparing Java and .NET technologies THE C# LANGUAGE . Creating assemblies . Language syntax and features . Data types . Advanced language features PROGRAMMING .NET WITH C# . Strings and regular expressions . Numbers and dates . Collections . Streams, files, and I/O . XML processing ADVANCED TOPICS . Reflection . Threading and synchronization . Networking . Remoting . Database connectivity . Security and cryptography . Graphics and UI . Introduction to XML Web services PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK FROM THE MICROSOFT VISUAL C# TM .NET TEAM: The two tech veterans who wrote this book can help you master C# quickly. They do an admirable job of describing the basics of the .NET initiative: its goals, structure, and capabilities. Then they help you leap the biggest hurdle of all-understanding the structure and purpose of the .NET class libraries. Their book presents the underlying concepts, explains the challenges you'll face, and guides you past the pitfalls with ease. -Prashant Sridharan, Product Manager, Microsoft Visual C# .NET team