<DIV><p>If you’re writing one of several applications that call for asynchronous programming, this concise hands-on guide shows you how the async feature in C# 5.0 can make the process much simpler. Along with a clear introduction to asynchronous programming, you get an in-depth look at how the async feature works and why you might want to use it in your application.</p><p>Written for experienced C# programmers—yet approachable for beginners—this book is packed with code examples that you can extend for your own projects.</p><ul><li>Write your own asynchronous code, and learn how async saves you from this messy chore </li><li>Discover new performance possibilities in ASP.NET web server code </li><li>Explore how async and WinRT work together in Windows 8 applications </li><li>Learn the importance of the await keyword in async methods </li><li>Understand which .NET thread is running your code—and at what points in the program </li><li>Use the Task-based Asynchronous Pattern (TAP) to write asynchronous APIs in .NET </li><li>Take advantage of parallel computing in modern machines </li><li>Measure async code performance by comparing it with alternatives </li></ul></div>