Creating Tutorial software for play school using C#.NET

Question

Hi all I dont have much experience with C#.NET. So my aim is to create a learning tutorial software for small ones(fun way to learn) as my porject. I have got 4-5 months for this. So please guide me the correct path. From where should i begin. Are there any good ebooks which i can refer or somebody know any similar software code which could provide me with help and idea. I am really confused about it and any ideas how to do designing part(i mean what all features i can include in it) and how should i achieve my goal in given time. This is my 1st post and i hope not the last one. Please do guide me the right path to achieve my goal. As i said i dont have much knowledge with programming C#.NET. But right book and the right path would halp me out in achieving my aim. Looking forward for positive replies.... Thanks a lot in advance...

Anant · Answer

Thanks for replying. I would definately look for the books you mentioned. But dont you think its better to get knowledge as you go. I mean for instance today i start my project now after i do designing part i know what i want in my software i know whats my aim so now i can try implementing that and if i am not successful then i should study for the same. Whereas there are loads of books in market but going through them and practicing their examples doesnt help much . I think by this way one can learn more. Yeah offcourse like you said one should have a knowledge to start the application atleast like going through SAM'S book could sort that out. I dont know if i am really right. You have a good knowledge about it so what do you suggest looking at my situation i.e. 5 months  know my target and have done wmi type of programming using C#.Net (not much though). Thanks once again

Scott Lysle · Answer

Anant: As far as resources that will help you get started; they are practically endless. There are many fine publishers such as O'Reilly Wrox Press Microsoft Press etc. that have books addressing everything from the basics to the most advanced topics. A trip to Amazon.com should put you in touch with a good selection of books. The publisher's all have their own websites as well and you can read descriptions and reviews of the books before you commit to buying them. Since you are just getting started you might even want to look at some of the SAMs books; they are written simply and do a pretty job of presenting a fundamental level of understanding regarding different programming topics. They publish books like Teach Yourself C# in 24 Hours. Again those books are simple and once read you will not be the master of the domain but likely you will be able to write a simple application display data interact with the database and things of that nature. Of course sites such as C# corner are very valuable and you can use these sites to find examples of practically anything you might encounter when developing your application. In fact the author of this site has written several programming books and he answers questions on the forum himself. You might find that you will get a better response when using the forums by asking specific questions. For example if you were to ask How do I write an application you likely won't get much of a response but if you ask something like How do I use the OpenFileDialog control to open and image file into a picture box control? you will like get a very fast response. Best of Luck