Pro .NET Framework with the Base Class Library: Understanding the Virtual Execution System and the Common Type System

Description

Learn about the fundamentals and inner workings of the Common Type System (CTS) and the Virtual Execution System (VES) of the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and how they relate to the Base Class Library (BCL) from the perspective of the execution environment. The author first gives an introduction to the .NET Framework and describes the architectural and engineering resources required when implementing the .NET Framework on any platform. Next, you will learn about the BCL and understand how to work with system structures including the fundamental built-in types system.array and system.string. You will then learn about the VES along with its methods and functionality. Further, you will go through the Common Intermediate Language (CIL), Assembly Manifest, and versioning. You will also learn how to design and implement libraries in detail by creating a .NET class library. After reading this book, you will understand .NET Framework features, as well as details about the core functionalities of the VES and elements of the CTS. What You Will LearnDiscover details of the Common Type System (CTS)Work with the Virtual Execution System (VES)See the importance of correct use of fundamental built-in managed typesCarry out good programming practice in a managed environment Implement a .NET class libraryWho Is This Book For Developers who are working with the .NET Framework on Windows. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv The .NET Framework (Roger Villela)....Pages 1-24 The Base Class Library (Roger Villela)....Pages 25-58 Equality and Cloning Operations from VES Perspective (Roger Villela)....Pages 59-99 Programming with the Common Intermediate Language (Roger Villela)....Pages 101-120 Assembly Manifest and Versioning (Roger Villela)....Pages 121-152 Designing and Implementing Libraries (Roger Villela)....Pages 153-186 Back Matter ....Pages 187-251