We have so far developed our site without writing much code. In the last chapter, we have seen that some code is needed for handling various controls on our page. In this chapter, we are going to learn more about coding.

In This Chapter:

Why we need code?

Functions of coding

VB.NET or C#?

Comparison of Visual Basic and C#

The Code-behind model

Discussing the different models of writing code

Learning the C# Language

Overview of C#

Data Types and Variables

Defining function and uses of basic data types and variables

Constants

Defining function and uses of constants

Operators and Expressions

Defining function and uses of operators and expressions

Increment and Decrement operators

Defining function and uses of operators and expressions

Decisions

Concepts of decisions

The if-else statement

Defining function and uses of the if-else statement

The switch-case statement

Defining function and uses of the switch case statement

Loops

Defining function and uses of loops

Arrays

Defining function and uses of arrays

What are Events?

Defining function and uses of events

How do we use Events?

Steps to use events