Chapter 1. Introduction

Microsoft Visual C# 2008 is the latest product release in the evolution of C#. It is a worthy successor to earlier versions and includes new features such as Language Integrated Query (LINQ), multi-targeting of environments, and better integration of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). This is the short list of updated information. The complete list includes new features for everyone, regardless of their role in the software life cycle. If you want to learn Visual C# 2008, including its exciting new features, Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2008: The Language provides a comprehensive exploration of the language.

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