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What is the main characteristic of the foreach statement in C#?
What is the main characteristic of the foreach statement in C#?
What is a unique feature of the do statement in C# compared to other loop statements?
What is a unique feature of the do statement in C# compared to other loop statements?
Which of the following correctly represents the purpose of the for statement?
Which of the following correctly represents the purpose of the for statement?
In C#, which symbol character is used as a verbatim identifier?
In C#, which symbol character is used as a verbatim identifier?
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When would you typically use a while loop in C#?
When would you typically use a while loop in C#?
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What is the role of the manifest in an assembly?
What is the role of the manifest in an assembly?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the C# programming language?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the C# programming language?
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What type of binary does a module refer to?
What type of binary does a module refer to?
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What types of members does the metadata define?
What types of members does the metadata define?
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Which of the following describes JIT compilation?
Which of the following describes JIT compilation?
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What does the metadata in an assembly help eliminate the need for?
What does the metadata in an assembly help eliminate the need for?
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What is NOT contained in the manifest of an assembly?
What is NOT contained in the manifest of an assembly?
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Which feature of C# supports building secure and robust applications?
Which feature of C# supports building secure and robust applications?
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What is the role of the Common Language Runtime (CLR) in the .NET framework?
What is the role of the Common Language Runtime (CLR) in the .NET framework?
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Which component of the .NET framework is responsible for automatic memory management?
Which component of the .NET framework is responsible for automatic memory management?
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What does MSIL stand for in the context of .NET, and what is its primary purpose?
What does MSIL stand for in the context of .NET, and what is its primary purpose?
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Which of the following services is NOT directly provided by the Common Language Runtime?
Which of the following services is NOT directly provided by the Common Language Runtime?
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How does the Common Type System (CTS) contribute to the .NET framework?
How does the Common Type System (CTS) contribute to the .NET framework?
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Which process allows MSIL code to be converted to native code during execution?
Which process allows MSIL code to be converted to native code during execution?
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Which of the following is a feature of .NET frameworks like ASP.NET?
Which of the following is a feature of .NET frameworks like ASP.NET?
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What security feature is provided by MSIL in .NET applications?
What security feature is provided by MSIL in .NET applications?
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Which of the following best describes value types in C#?
Which of the following best describes value types in C#?
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What is a key characteristic of structs in C#?
What is a key characteristic of structs in C#?
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Which of the following is true about C# enumerations?
Which of the following is true about C# enumerations?
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What is the purpose of the ternary operator in C#?
What is the purpose of the ternary operator in C#?
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Which of the following is NOT a member type of C# classes?
Which of the following is NOT a member type of C# classes?
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In the context of C# decision statements, what does a switch statement typically evaluate?
In the context of C# decision statements, what does a switch statement typically evaluate?
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What distinguishes reference types from value types in C#?
What distinguishes reference types from value types in C#?
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What is the primary advantage of using structs over classes?
What is the primary advantage of using structs over classes?
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What is the primary benefit of the .NET Framework's consistent programming model?
What is the primary benefit of the .NET Framework's consistent programming model?
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Which feature of the .NET Framework allows code written in one programming language to be used in another?
Which feature of the .NET Framework allows code written in one programming language to be used in another?
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What kind of access modifier allows a member to be accessible within the same assembly and from derived classes?
What kind of access modifier allows a member to be accessible within the same assembly and from derived classes?
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What is the role of Garbage Collection in the .NET Framework?
What is the role of Garbage Collection in the .NET Framework?
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Which predefined type in C# is used for floating-point numbers?
Which predefined type in C# is used for floating-point numbers?
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How are applications developed under the .NET Framework typically deployed?
How are applications developed under the .NET Framework typically deployed?
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Which .NET Framework version was released in 2010?
Which .NET Framework version was released in 2010?
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What problem was solved by the introduction of the .NET Framework?
What problem was solved by the introduction of the .NET Framework?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the .NET Framework?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the .NET Framework?
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What is the purpose of assemblies in the .NET Framework?
What is the purpose of assemblies in the .NET Framework?
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What does the @ character indicate when used before a string literal in C#?
What does the @ character indicate when used before a string literal in C#?
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What is the primary function of string interpolation in C#?
What is the primary function of string interpolation in C#?
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Which of the following correctly describes how raw string literals are defined in C#?
Which of the following correctly describes how raw string literals are defined in C#?
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How can C# keywords be used as identifiers in code?
How can C# keywords be used as identifiers in code?
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What will the output of the following code be if 'filename1' and 'filename2' are printed? string filename1 = @"c:\documents\files\u0066.txt"; string filename2 = "c:\documents\files\u0066.txt";
What will the output of the following code be if 'filename1' and 'filename2' are printed? string filename1 = @"c:\documents\files\u0066.txt"; string filename2 = "c:\documents\files\u0066.txt";
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Which of the following best illustrates the use of string interpolation in C#?
Which of the following best illustrates the use of string interpolation in C#?
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What would be the result of executing the following code snippet? var xml = """<data><value>123</value></data>""";
What would be the result of executing the following code snippet? var xml = """<data><value>123</value></data>""";
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Study Notes
Introduction to C# and .NET Framework
- The .NET Framework is a popular integrated software development environment.
- It allows for the integration of code written in different programming languages.
- Previously, each language needed its own execution environment.
- .NET Framework provides a single platform for Windows and web application development.
Generations of .NET Framework
- Various versions exist, including 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 (released 2010), 4.5 (released 2012), 4.6 (released 2015), 4.7 (released 2017), 6.0, and 7.0.
Benefits of .NET Framework
- Provides a consistent programming model, allowing for tasks like database connectivity and file handling.
- Enables language interoperability: code written in one language can be used in another.
- Automatically manages resources (allocation and deallocation of files, memory, and database connections) through garbage collection.
Core Components of .NET Framework
- Common Language Runtime (CLR)
- Common Type System (CTS)
- Common Language Specification (CLS)
- .NET Framework Class Library (FCL)
- Windows Forms
- ASP.NET and ASP.NET AJAX
- ADO.NET
- WPF and WCF
.NET Architecture
- .NET architecture is layered, with Web Services on top, followed by ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Windows Controls, and then Component Model layers, all built on Common Language Runtime.
Common Language Runtime (CLR)
- The core of the .NET platform, providing essential runtime services like automatic memory management and exception handling.
- Acts as an execution engine for various programming languages.
- Loads and runs code written in runtime-aware languages.
- Manages memory, thread execution, and safety, including garbage collection.
MSIL and JIT Compilation
- Source code is compiled into MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), similar to Java bytecode.
- MSIL ensures runtime type safety and security, enabling portable execution across Windows platforms.
- It does not allow pointer tricks or illegal type conversions.
Packaging: Modules, Types, Assemblies, and the Manifest
- A module is a binary (like an EXE or DLL).
- Modules contain type definitions (classes, interfaces, etc.).
- An assembly bundles modules and includes a manifest.
- The manifest catalogs assembly component metadata (name, version, files, type references, scope, and referenced assemblies).
.NET Tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET provides a complete solution for building, deploying, and running XML services for developers.
- Visual Studio .NET is a multi-language development tool designed especially for the .NET platform.
- It enhances existing languages like Visual Basic with new object-oriented features.
- It includes support for C#.
Microsoft C#
- Modern object-oriented programming language built for XML-based web services on the .NET platform.
- Simplicity was a primary design goal over raw power.
- Key features include: simplicity, consistency, type safety, version control, modernity, compatibility, and object orientation.
C# Language
- A type-safe object-oriented language enabling the development of secure and robust applications.
- Syntax is similar to C, C++, and Java.
- Key features include nullable value types, enumerations, delegates, lambda expressions, and direct memory access.
Compile-time and Run-time Relationships of C#
- C# source code is compiled into a managed assembly (e.g., .exe or .dll).
- The managed assembly contains MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language), metadata, and references.
- The .NET Framework loads these metadata and references into the CLR.
- The CLR converts the MSIL code to native machine code using the JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler.
- The native machine code is then executed by the operating system.
C# Program Structure
- The structure uses namespaces containing types.
- Types include classes, structs, interfaces, and enums.
- Members include constants, fields, methods, properties, indexers, events, and operators.
- There are no header files. Code is written "inline" with no order dependency on declarations.
Type System
- Value types: hold data directly (cannot be null).
- Examples include primitives, enums, and structs.
- Reference types: hold references to objects in memory; can be null.
- Examples include classes, interfaces, arrays, and delegates.
Predefined Types
- C# predefined types (like
int,string,booletc.) are aliases for system-provided types. - Example:
intis an alias forSystem.Int32.
Classes
- Single inheritance and multiple interface implementation allowed in C#.
- Class members include constants, fields, methods, properties, indexers, events, and operators.
- Static and instance members for accessing class features.
- Supports nested types and member access (public, protected, internal, and private).
Structs
- Similar to classes but stored in memory directly instead of the heap (e.g., for
int,float,double). - Assignment creates copies of data, not references.
- Ideal for lightweight objects (e.g.,
Point,Rectangle). - Benefits include no heap allocation and decreased garbage collection pressure which increases memory efficiency.
Decision Statements
- If-else, ternary, and switch statements are available in C#.
Iteration Statements
- C# supports loops like while, for, foreach, and do..while statements.
The For Statement
- Executes a block of code while a boolean expression is true.
The Foreach Statement
- Executes a block of code for each element in a collection that implements the
IEnumerableorIEnumerable<T>interface.
The While Statement
- Executes a block of statements while the specified Boolean expression remains true
The Do Statement
- Executes a block of code at least once, and continues to do so while the specified boolean expression remains true.
C# Special Characters
-
@: verbatim identifier character. -
$: interpolated string character.
Raw String Literal Text
- Starts and ends with three double quotes (
""").
Verbatim Text
- Indicates a string literal should be interpreted literally.
C# Keywords as Identifiers
- Using
@allows you to use C# keywords as identifiers (e.g.for,if).
String Interpolation
-
$: formats strings more readably with string value substitutions.
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