C# Development Environments & Console Applications
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C# Development Environments & Console Applications

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What is the purpose of the Solution Explorer in Visual Studio?

  • To create a new solution and project
  • To run the project and execute the code
  • To modify the project's properties and settings
  • To display the contents of a solution, including its projects and items (correct)

    • What information is exposed as project properties in the Visual Studio IDE?

  • Only the application name and extension
  • The application name, extension, compiler options, linker options, debugger settings, and custom build steps (correct)
  • Only the compiler options and linker options
  • Only the debugger settings and custom build steps

    • Which of the following is a correct step to build a console application in Visual Studio?

  • Write code in the Code Editor and click the Run button or the F5 key to run the project
  • Create a new solution and project, then write code in the Code Editor (correct)
  • Open the Solution Explorer and modify the project's properties
  • All of the above

    • What is the purpose of the 'Properties' icon within the Solution Explorer in Visual Studio?

    <p>To view and modify the project's properties and settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common integrated development environment (IDE) for building C# applications?

    <p>Android Studio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Run' button or the 'F5' key in the Visual Studio IDE?

    <p>To run the project and execute the code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Visual Studio Express for Web?

    <p>Supports development for ASP.NET web applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which IDE focuses on supporting the development of console-based and desktop GUI applications?

    <p>Express for Windows Desktop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of projects can be built using Visual Studio Community Edition?

    <p>A much wider variety of project types using a larger number of.NET languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which menu can you find the option to create a new project in Visual Studio?

    <p>File</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which IDE has all the same features as Visual Studio Community?

    <p>Visual Studio Professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Team Foundation Server 2015 Express?

    <p>Providing a GUI interface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Creating a New Project

    • A new project appears in Solution Explorer after creation.
    • Solution Explorer is a tool window in the Visual Studio IDE that displays the contents of a solution, including projects and their items.
    • A solution can contain multiple projects that work together.

    Properties and Settings

    • All information needed to build a project is exposed as properties in the IDE.
    • Properties include application name, extension (e.g., DLL, LIB, EXE), compiler options, linker options, debugger settings, custom build steps, and more.
    • The Properties icon in Solution Explorer is used to view and modify these properties.

    Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

    • Common IDEs for building C# applications include Visual Studio Express, Visual Studio Community, and Visual Studio Professional (or higher).

    Visual Studio Editions

    • Visual Studio Express:
      • Supports development of console-based and desktop GUI applications (Express for Windows Desktop)
      • Supports development for Windows 10 "universal" applications (Express for Windows 10)
      • Supports development for ASP.NET web applications, Azure cloud-based applications, and Microsoft Silverlight applications (Express for Web)
    • Visual Studio Community:
      • Allows building a wider variety of project types using multiple .NET languages
      • Supports building projects that run on Android or Apple devices
    • Visual Studio Professional (or higher):
      • Has all the same features as Visual Studio Community

    Creating a Console Application

    • Start Visual Studio and choose File > New > Project from the menu bar.
    • Choose Visual C# from templates, then Windows, and then Console Application.
    • Specify a name for the project and choose the OK button.

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    This quiz explores common integrated development environments (IDEs) that support the C# language, tools for building C# applications on Windows OS, and the steps to create a console application. Learn about Visual Studio Express, Visual Studio Community, and Visual Studio Professional for C# development.

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