This is a complete, authoritative, and truly useful reference for every .NET developer. It covers every aspect of .NET Framework library by providing concise descriptions with just the right number of examples. I would not start development of any significant .NET project without having this book on my bookshelf. Max Loukianov, Vice President of Research and Development, Netpise Inc. The .NET Framework Standard Library Annotated Reference is the one reference you really need when you use the .NET Framework library. The annotations provide clear insight into the design choices that the library development team made when building the library. Those explanations will guide you to the best design choices for your own application code. Bill Wagner, Founder/Consultant, SRT Solutions, and author of Effective C# More than just a reference, this book provides great insight into the massive amount of thought that went into designing the Microsoft .NET Framework. It is both entertaining and educational, combining interesting and sometimes amusing annotations along with the reference material. Jordan Matthiesen, Software Engineer Brad Abrams, Tamara Abrams, and the CLR team take readers on a journey through the backstreets of the .NET Framework, pointing out invaluable design decisions and performance best practices along the way. Not to be missed by any developer who has ever wondered why the Framework is designed the way it is. William D. Bartholomew, Senior Software Architect, OrliTECH Pty Ltd This volume provides an indepth review for every class method listed, including a CD with many examples of usage. The most valuable aspect of this book is the annotations provided. the annotators thoughts about the design of the .NET Framework lets the reader develop a crystalclear understanding of what can be accomplished with this fantastic technology. Bradley Snobar, Software Engineer The utility of a reference book is often a function of how easily you can find a desired subject and, once there, how clearly is it explained. On both counts, you should find that this book stands well. Dr. Wes Boudville, Inventor
