Developing software can be very hard and often increasingly harder over time. Within the .NET runtime lies a few namespaces that aren't often mentioned in publications. These namespaces hold treasures for C# and other .NET developers that can help automate tedious tasks and also help in delivering more robust software. Key Features Employ metaprogramming to automate your tasks and increase your productivity Write maintainable, scalable, and adaptable code using metaprogramming techniques Leverage the .NET runtime for complex problem-solving Book DescriptionMetaprogramming is an advanced technique that helps developers to automate repetitive tasks, generate scalable code, and enhance productivity in software development. Metaprogramming in C# is a comprehensive guide that will help you reap the full potential of metaprogramming in .NET runtime. You'll start by learning about the .NET runtime environment and how you can use it to become a more productive developer. You'll learn how to infer types using reflection, use attributes, and create dynamic proxies. You'll also explore the use of expressions to create and execute code and how to take advantage of Dynamic Language Runtime. But that's not all! You'll also learn to go beyond inheritance and use method signature conventions to create easily maintainable code. Finally, you'll dive into the world of compiler magic with Roslyn, where you'll discover how to use Roslyn to generate code, perform static code analysis, and write your own compiler extensions. By the end of this book, you'll have a deep understanding of metaprogramming concepts and how to apply them to your C# code. You'll be able to think about types, use attributes and expressions to generate code, and apply crosscutting concerns to improve code quality.What you will learn Write less repetitive code Increase productivity Improve feedback loop Focus on delivering business value Improve security Improve software quality Who this book is forThis book is for C# developers interested in learning about the .NET runtime and how to leverage it for writing maintainable, scalable, and secure code. Software architects who are responsible for designing and managing complex software solutions will also benefit from the book.

About the Author
Einar Ingebrigtsen has been working professionally with software since 1994-ranging from games development on platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and the PC to the enterprise line of business application development since 2002. He has always focused on creating great products with great user experiences, putting the user first. Einar was a Microsoft MVP awardee from October 2008 until July 2015, which he was awarded for his work in the community and in the Silverlight space with open source projects such as Balder, a 3D engine for Silverlight. For years, Einar ran a company called Dolittle together with partners, doing consultancy work and building their own products with their own open source projects at the heart of what they did. Amongst the clients that Dolittle has had over the last couple of years include NRK (the largest TV broadcaster in Norway), Statoil (a Norwegian oil company), Komplett (the largest e-commerce company in Norway), and Holte (a leading Norwegian developer for construction software). Today, Einar works for Microsoft as a technical evangelist, focusing on Azure and advising ISVs, which meant giving up the MVP title. A strong believer in open source, he runs a few projects in addition to Balder, the largest being Bifrost (http://bifr.st), a line of business platforms for .NET developers, and also worth mentioning is Forseti (http://github.com/dolittle/forseti), a headless auto-running JavaScript test runner. Additionally, Einar loves talking at user groups and conferences and has been a frequent speaker at Microsoft venues, talking about different topics-the last couple of years he has mostly focused on architecture, code quality, and cloud computing. His personal blog is at http://www.ingebrigtsen.info. Einar has also published another book on the subject of SignalR Blueprints, by Packt Publishing.


Book Information
ISBN 9781837635429
Author Einar Ingebrigtsen
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Packt Publishing Limited
Publisher Packt Publishing Limited