This slick .NET 3.5 reference poster is available as a free download from MSDN. It lists the most commonly used types and namespaces in the framework, and makes a great addition to any .NET developer’s workspace:
It’s getting harder and harder to keep up with .NET’s continutally expanding scope, but this poster makes a handy reminder of what’s available, with information on which classes were added in .NET 3.0, and which were introduced in 3.5.
A broad cross-section is covered across all areas of the .NET Framework:
- ASP.NET
- WinForms and WPF
- Communications and Workflow
- Data, XML and LINQ
- Fundamentals
Printing
The hi-res version is Microsoft XPS format, so if you’re not using Vista or Office 2007 then you might want the Microsoft XPS Viewer. Also, for ‘easy printing’, there’s a 16 page 4×4 version, but remember: ’some assembly is required if you choose this print method’, so remember to ask an adult for help with the scissors.
My local print shop printed and laminated the PDF version onto A1, which is easily hi-res enough and looks great.
Other .NET Reference Posters
There are other reference posters on MSDN, in particular I like the Silverlight Developer Reference, and keyboard shortcuts for Visual Studio 2008, available for both C# and Visual Basic.
(Thanks to Chris Bowen for the tip off.)
