Programming in C# for Complete Beginners

Get started with coding the right way! This programming series in C# starts by installing our development tools and then delivers the foundational concepts of writing code like a real professional.
  • Install and use development tools.
  • Declare and use variables and types.
  • Create branching and looping structures.
  • Use arrays to store collections of data.
  • Code a working console application!
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Complete Beginner

No Prior Experience Required

Practice Projects

Hours

Why C#?

C# simply gets out of your way and lets you think like a programmer. With syntax that reads almost like English and a forgiving compiler that catches your mistakes before they become headaches, C# is the language that grows with you from day one.

Whether you want to build games that millions play, create business applications that solve real problems, or develop the next great mobile app, C# opens every door. It's the language behind Unity games, Microsoft Office, Stack Overflow, and countless enterprise systems that power the world.

The best part? What clicks today stays clicked forever. The logic you learn with variables, loops, and arrays isn't just C# syntax, it's programming thinking that transfers everywhere. Major companies actively seek C# developers, making it a skill that pays both now and for years to come.

Ready to discover why developers choose C# as their favorite language?

Learn by Doing

Say goodbye to tutorial hell! Our approach puts your fingers on the keyboard from day one. Instead of endless videos where you passively watch someone else code, you'll build real projects right away.

We believe in the perfect balance: learn just enough theory to understand the concepts, then immediately apply what you've learned through hands-on challenges. This "learn-apply-reflect" cycle is backed by learning science to help concepts actually stick.

By the end of the course, you'll have tangible work to show employers or clients, or your mom.
Proving you can translate Python knowledge into actual solutions.

Our structured, science-backed approach means you'll spend less time wondering "what should I learn next?" and more time building skills that matter. 
Meet The Author

Eric Wise

Eric isn't just another online instructor, he's a veteran software architect, multi-time tech entrepreneur, and someone who's been in every corner of the industry from tech start ups, big corporations, and freelancing.

But what makes Eric truly special is his legendary ability to explain complex concepts in ways that actually stick.

As he puts it, his superpower is "explaining shit to people". And his learners agree.

  • He's a true programming polyglot - fluent in numerous languages and frameworks, giving you insights beyond just Python
  • He lives and breathes tech – from writing his first line of code at age 12 on a Commodore 64 to staying on the cutting edge today
  • He's taught thousands – from complete beginners who now work at Netflix and Toyota to senior professionals upskilling at Fortune 500 companies
  • He brings the perfect blend of expertise and approachability – with a great sense of humor that makes even difficult concepts click
When not mentoring, Eric creates beginner-friendly coding tutorials on his YouTube channel, games with his wife and two sons, and hangs out with his three corgis at home in Ohio.
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