You won't hear me talk about books much in my blog or website, because I don't buy a lot of development books. I might buy 6 each year.
I tend to think in terms of design patterns when building software and web applications, so I couldn't resist picking up a book that talks about software design patterns specifically in C#, called Design Patterns in C# by Steven John Metsker. Most of the design pattern books I own are mainly in Java, which I don't program in, so it is nice to see code in my preferred development language.
Here is some info pulled from the Amazon website:
Steven John Metsker explains how to use C# as an object-oriented language, using design patterns to create clean code while taking advantage of the extensive Microsoft(R) .NET Framework Class Libraries.
For all 23 classic "Gang of Four" design patterns, Metsker offers detailed code examples utilizing C# and the .NET Framework--as well as programming exercises crafted to help you rapidly build expertise. His exercises and explanations make extensive use of the Unified Modeling Language, helping you build your skills in this standard notation.
Design patterns covered include:
Interfaces: Adapter, Facade, Composite, and Bridge
Responsibility: Singleton, Observer, Mediator, Proxy, Chain of Responsibility, and Flyweight
Construction: Builder, Factory Method, Abstract Factory, Prototype, and Memento
Extensions: Decorator, Iterator, and Visitor
If you've already used design patterns in other languages, Design Patterns in C# will deepen your understanding, build your confidence, and help you apply them to any C# project. If you're a Microsoft programmer who's new to design patterns, this book will be an ideal practical introduction.[1]
[1] - Amazon
I only mention the book here, because I haven't heard much chatter about it on the Internet and you may be interested in such a book. As for me, I just received it today and have only read the first couple of chapters, which is just introductory material and not on design patterns. More on this later.
Posted by David Hayden, Florida ASP.NET Web Developer