Introducing . NET 4.5 | Alex Mackey

Microsoft has introduced a large number of changes to the way that the . NET Framework operates. Familiar technologies have being altered, best practices replaced, and developer methodologies adjusted. Many developers find it hard to keep up with the pace of change across . NET's ever-widening array of technologies. The introduction of Windows 8 and its new style of applications only compounds the problem. §You may know what's happening in C sharp, but what about the latest innovations in the cloud? How is that going to affect your work? What possibilities do the new async capabilities bring? What you need is a roadmap. A guide to help you see the innovations that matter and to give you a head start on the opportunities available in the new framework. §Introducing . NET 4.5 is designed to provide you with just that roadmap. It serves as a no-nonsense primer that will help experienced . NET developers understand the impact of the new framework and the technologies that co-exist with it. This book will keep you updated on the changes and help you to seize new opportunities confidently and quickly.