Advanced C# 7 Collections from Pluralsight

Learn to use the full range of Microsoft collections, from lists and dictionaries to sets, queues, and concurrent and immutable collections. This course will explore the principles of ensuring code with collections is scalable and robust.

Understanding how to use collections properly is a vital part in writing effective C# applications. In this course, Advanced C# Collections, you'll learn how to use the full range of Microsoft collections and understand how to ensure collection elements are unique using sets, along with customizing dictionary key lookup and sorting of elements. First, you’ll develop an understanding of the principles of collection scalability, which is important to ensure performance stays acceptable when dealing with very large collections. Then, you'll discover how to make your code around collections more robust by using collection interfaces to decouple code, and read-only and immutable collections to protect your data. Finally, you'll delve into using collections in a multi-threaded scenario using the concurrent collections. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge needed to effectively choose the most appropriate collection for any reasonable situation, and leverage that collection following good practices.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Arrays, Lists, and Collection Equality

Collection Performance

Inside Dictionaries and Sorted Dictionaries

High-performance Modifications with Linked Lists

Stacks

Queues

Concurrency and Concurrent Collections

Merging Data with HashSets and SortedSets

Read-only and Immutable Collections

Collection Interfaces

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines advanced C# collections and their applications, which is standard in industry

Taught by Simon Robinson, who is recognized for their work in C#

Develops understanding of scalable and robust collection techniques, which are core skills

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Advanced C# 7 Collections with these activities:

Review: 'Data Structures and Algorithms in C#' by Michael McMillan

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Expand your knowledge base and reinforce course concepts by reviewing a comprehensive book on data structures and algorithms in C#.

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Read Chapter 4 covering the fundamentals of collection types
Work through practice exercises and examples provided in the book

Practice Drill: Code Collection Exercises

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Reinforce your understanding of collection types and their functionality by regularly practicing coding exercises.

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Implement a linked list from scratch
Create a custom dictionary using a hash table
Write code to merge two sorted sets

Practice Drill: Collection Performance Optimization

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Enhance your problem-solving abilities and practical skills by tackling challenges related to collection performance optimization.

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Analyze a code snippet and identify potential performance bottlenecks related to collection usage
Implement optimizations to improve the efficiency and scalability of the code

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Career center

Learners who complete Advanced C# 7 Collections will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Collection Developer

Collection Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that manage collections of data. They use their knowledge of data structures and algorithms to create efficient and scalable solutions that can handle large volumes of data. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to design, develop, and maintain software applications that use collections of data.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports data-driven applications. They use their knowledge of data management and data science to create scalable and reliable systems that can handle large volumes of data. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to design, build, and maintain data-driven applications.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for using data to solve business problems. They use their knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to use data to solve business problems.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. They use their knowledge of database systems to ensure that databases are available, secure, and performant. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to manage and maintain databases.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They use their knowledge of programming languages and software development methodologies to create high-quality software that meets the needs of users. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to design, develop, and maintain software applications.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites. They use their knowledge of web technologies to create websites that are user-friendly, responsive, and performant. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to design, develop, and maintain websites.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data. They use their knowledge of data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to collect, clean, and analyze data.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. They use their knowledge of business analysis techniques to develop solutions that can help businesses achieve their goals. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to analyze business processes and systems.

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Information Architect

Information Architects are responsible for designing and organizing the information on websites and other digital platforms. They use their knowledge of user experience design to create websites that are easy to use and find information. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to design and organize information.

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Knowledge Manager

Knowledge Managers are responsible for managing and sharing knowledge within organizations. They use their knowledge of knowledge management techniques to create systems and processes that help organizations capture, store, and share knowledge. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to manage and share knowledge within organizations.

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Librarian

Librarians are responsible for managing and providing access to information. They use their knowledge of library science to create systems and services that help people find and use information. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to manage and provide access to information.

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Archivist

Archivists are responsible for preserving and providing access to historical records. They use their knowledge of archival science to create systems and processes that help people find and use historical records. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to preserve and provide access to historical records.

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Museum curator

Museum Curators are responsible for managing and caring for museum collections. They use their knowledge of museum studies to create exhibitions and programs that help people learn about and interact with museum collections. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to manage and care for museum collections.

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Records Manager

Records Managers are responsible for managing and storing records. They use their knowledge of records management to create systems and processes that help organizations capture, store, and dispose of records. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to manage and store records.

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Information Specialist

Information Specialists are responsible for providing information to people. They use their knowledge of information science to create systems and processes that help people find and use information. This course can help you build a foundation in collection management, and it can also help you develop the skills you need to provide information to people.

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