This appendix explains how to get the .NET Framework up and running on your computer so that you can experiment with C# while reading our book. Specifically, this appendix covers the following:
How to access the extensive online .NET Framework documentation
How to download and install the .NET Framework on your computer
How to troubleshoot any problems with the installation
Details on how to compile C# programs
Some behind-the-scenes tidbits on Microsoft Intermediate Language
The tips provided in this appendix aren't all-encompassing; they are simply provided as a professional courtesy, in the hope that you might find something useful among them. For full details on how to properly install and configure a given software tool, please consult the appropriate vendor's instructions.