C# and the .NET Platform

C# and the .NET Platform, Second Edition is logically divided into five distinct sections, each of which
contains some number of chapters that somehow "belong together." If you read the first edition of this text,
you will notice some similarities in chapter names; however, be aware that just about every page has been
updated with new content. You will also notice that some topics in the first edition (such as .NET
delegates) have been moved into an entire chapter of their very own. Of course, as you would hope, the
second edition contains several brand new chapters (such as an exploration of .NET Remoting, and a
much deeper examination of ASP.NET).
On the flip side, I did choose to remove some topics from the second edition to make room for new
content. The most notable omission is the topic of COM and .NET interoperability, which in no way, shape,
or form reflects the importance of this topic. In fact, I felt this topic was so important, that I wrote an entire
book on the subject. If you require a detailed examination, check out COM and .NET Interoperability
(Apress, 2002).
These things being said, here is a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the text.