Application Development -- Data Manipulation -- Application Domains, Reflection, and Metadata -- Threads, Processes, and Synchronization -- Files, Directories, and I/O -- XML Processing -- Windows Forms -- Graphics, Multimedia, and Printing -- Database Access -- Networking -- Security and Cryptography -- Unmanaged Code Interoperability -- Commonly Used Interfaces and Patterns -- Windows Integration -- Parallel Programming -- Using LINQ -- Windows Presentation Foundation.

Mastering the development of .NET 4.0 applications in C# is less about knowing the Visual C# 2010 language and more about knowing how to use the functionality of the .NET framework class library most effectively. Visual C# 2010 Recipes explores the breadth of the .NET Framework class library and provides specific solutions to common and interesting programming problems. Each recipe is presented in a succinct problem/solution format and is accompanied by a working code sample to help you understand the concept and quickly apply it. When you are facing a Visual C# 2010 problem, this book likely contains a recipe providing the solution—or at least points you in the right direction. Even if you are simply looking to broaden your knowledge of the .NET framework class library, Visual C# 2010 Recipes is the perfect resource to assist you. This is an updated reference for .NET 4.0 programmers. All code samples come as stand-alone Visual Studio 2010 solutions for your convenience.