TCP/IP Sockets in C#

"TCP/IP sockets in C# is an excellent book for anyone interested in writing network applications using Microsoft .

Net frameworks.

It is a unique combination of well written concise text and rich carefully selected set of working examples.

For the beginner of network programming, it's a good starting book; on the other hand professionals could also take advantage of excellent handy sample code snippets and material on topics like message parsing and asynchronous programming.

"
Adarsh Khare, SDT, .

Net Frameworks Team, Microsoft Corporation


The popularity of the C# language and the .

NET framework is ever rising due to its ease of use, the extensive class libraries available in the .

NET Framework, and the ubiquity of the Microsoft Windows operating system, to name a few advantages.

TCP/IP Sockets in C# focuses on the Sockets API, the de facto standard for writing network applications in any programming language.

Starting with simple client and server programs that use TCP/IP (the Internet protocol suite), students and practitioners quickly learn the basics and move on to firsthand experience with advanced topics including non-blocking sockets, multiplexing, threads, asynchronous programming, and multicasting.

Key network programming concepts such as framing, performance and deadlocks are illustrated through hands-on examples.

Using a detailed yet clear, concise approach, this book includes numerous code examples and focused discussions to provide a solid understanding of programming TCP/IP sockets in C#.

Features
*Tutorial-based instruction in key sockets programming techniques complemented by numerous code examples throughout
*Discussion moves quickly into the C# Sockets API definition and code examples, desirable for those who want to get up-to-speed quickly
*Important coverage of "under the hood" details that developers will find useful when creating and using a socket or a higher level TCP class that utilizes sockets
*Includes end-of-chapter exercises to facilitate learning, as well as sample code available for download at the book’s companion web site