I am new to programming want to learn C#.
Loading
I am new to programming want to learn C#.
Know the answer? Post it — somebody with the same question will find it here.
Sign in to answer this question
It is the same account you read, post and publish with — and you will come straight back to this page.
Pankajkumar PatelPosted Jan 21, 2026, 6:51 AM
Hi Syed Murtaza Hussain,
Best resources to study C# as beginner are:
Online Resources
Microsoft Learn Official site: It is primary and up dated resource. Provides structured and interactive learning path from beginner to advanced topics. It includes "Foundational C# with Microsoft" course. Allows to access modules and documentations directly on Microsoft Learn C# Path website.
W3Schools C# Tutorial: Highly recommended for beginners. Excellent for quick, text-based lessons and simple. Provides interactive examples to grasp basics of C# syntax and data types. Start learning at W3Schools C#.
Books
The C# Player's Guide by R.B. Whitaker: Highly recommended for beginners. Reader friendly, step-by-step, game-based approach. It makes learning engaging.
C# 12 and .NET 8 - Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals by Mark J. Price: Comprehensive book covers C# language and broader .NET ecosystem such as databases, web APIs, etc. Best to build real-world applications.
C# in Depth by Jon Skeet: Best choice for intermediate to advanced programmers. Allows deep insights into language evolution and intricacies.
Videos
freeCodeCamp: Provides comprehensive free video courses on C# programming for beginners.
YouTube Channels: Channels such as IAmTimCorey and Nick Chapsas provide valuable, up-to-date content and deep dives into real-world C# usage and the .NET.
kudvenkat videos: One of the best resources provide step by step guidance with real life practical example. Must go through this one.
Glad to help! Please mark this answer as the accepted answer if it helped you out!
Priya PrajapatiPosted Jan 21, 2026, 3:28 AM
C# is modern , object - oriented programming language created by microsoft to build a windows application , mobile application , game development , web services and all.
Here is reference for basic to advanced in C# :
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/csharp
Also this course with online compiler :
https://dotnetcademy.net/CSharp/Beginner
Darshan AdakanePosted Jan 14, 2026, 7:19 PM
Hello Syed
C# is a programming language used to build applications like websites, desktop software, and APIs.
It is easy to learn, strongly typed, and widely used with the .NET framework.
If you are new to programming, C# is a great choice because it has clear syntax and excellent learning resources.
start with this awesome tutorial
FreeCodeCamp C# full course on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhQdlIFylQ8
This one is good too.
W3Schools C# tutorial
https://www.w3schools.com/cs/
Start with console applications and learn basics like variables, conditions (if/else), loops, and methods before moving to .NET web or desktop applications.
All the best to you.