Mastering Design Patterns in C#: A Beginner-Friendly Guide, Including OOP and SOLID Principles

Master object-oriented programming with "Mastering Design Patterns in C#: From Beginner to Advanced Object-Oriented Programmer." This comprehensive guide not only introduces you to design patterns but also provides a solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID principles, making it accessible and beneficial for beginners as well as seasoned developers.

Starting with the core concepts of OOP, this book methodically explains how these principles are the building blocks for reliable and scalable software. You'll learn about each SOLID principle in detail, understanding how they promote better software design and more maintainable code. With these fundamentals in place, the book then guides you through the complex world of design patterns, demonstrating their practical applications with examples in C#.

What you will learn:

• All 23 design patterns (“The Gang of Four Design Patterns”) with real world examples.
• OOP principles: encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, coupling, composition, composition vs inheritance, fragile base class problem.
• The five SOLID principles: essential to know before diving into the design patterns.
• Unified Modelling Language (UML): the standard way to model classes and the relationships between them.

Essentially, you will learn everything that you need to become a great object-oriented programmer.

Through a unique teaching approach, each chapter presents real-world coding scenarios where design principles might initially be overlooked. These examples are carefully deconstructed to highlight common errors in application design. You'll see firsthand how refactoring these scenarios with appropriate design patterns and SOLID principles not only resolves issues but also optimises the code for future projects.

By the end of this book, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply the fundamental principles of OOP.
• Recognise the importance of SOLID principles in creating effective software architectures.
• Master the use of design patterns to solve specific coding challenges and enhance code maintainability.
• Develop a keen eye for identifying code smells and knowing when and how to refactor code using design patterns and OOP principles.
• Communicate effectively with other developers using a shared vocabulary of design and architectural concepts.

"Mastering Design Patterns in C#: From Beginner to Advanced Object-Oriented Programmer" is more than just a programming book; it's a pathway to becoming a proficient and thoughtful software developer, equipped with the tools to tackle any programming challenge with confidence and creativity.

Free Sample

Contains the first 3 chapters of the book, teaching you the essential OOP Principles, SOLID Principles, and UML.

**Enter $0 to get it for free**

Cheatsheet

Contains the UML for all 23 Gang of Four design patterns, with a one-sentence description of the pattern.

Full eBook

Master Object-oriented programming with this 317-page eBook: OOP Principles, SOLID Principles, UML, 23 design patterns. Also includes the cheatsheet.

Kindle and physical book versions also available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Design-Patterns-Beginner-Friendly-Principles/dp/B0DBZGQZMZ