C#- Console Program Ideas for Noob [closed]

Question

So, Im a beginning C# programmer. I know basic syntax and simple things like if statements and loops(methods and classes too). I've only used console apps right now havent bothered with windows forms yet.

So any simple app ideas that introduce new things important for C# programming.

Also, NO tutorials. I want to make all by myself.

Answer 1

I'm a big fan of Halo, and one of the first things I did with C# was write an application that downloaded and parsed my online gaming stats while playing Halo 2. From there, I loaded all of the information into a database and redisplayed it in ASP.NET. In retrospect, the code was horrendous, but it was a fun exercise.

Another exercise was to parse the XML file for my iTunes music library, load it into a database, and (of course) display bits of it in ASP.NET.

Anyway, find ways to work with things you enjoy, be it games, music, television, or whatever.

Answer 2

A simple game might be a good start but those code golf questions can be a bit more advanced.

Why not try to write a 'test your reflexes' game, where you output a letter and time how long it takes for that letter to be keyed in? Then display the response time taken and the best response time to date.

Answer 3

Once i had to learn bash scripting for linux by writing the hangman game, it should be a good example for a console app in c#.

Hint:

start with

while(true)
{
//Game code goes here, use "continue" or "break" according to game logic.
}