Lesson 0 - Introduction

Objectives

1. Create and run your first console application. Follow the steps in Tutorial: Create a simple C# console app in Visual Studio (part 1 of 2). You can stop at the “Add code to create a calculator” step for now (don’t worry, we’ll get there gradually).

2. Learn to use Console.WriteLine() with arithmetic and string operations.

3. Learn how to debug the code. Refer to Tutorial: Learn to debug C# code using Visual Studio for help.

   1. Follow the execution path step by step.

   2. Set a breakpoint.

   3. Get familiar with the “Watch” window.

4. Learn how to fix compilation and runtime errors.

Home Assignments

1. The “Impossible” Character

2. Arrowhead

3. Progress Bar