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Csharp DoubleHow to Round a Double Value to an Integer Value in C#Use Math.Ceiling(), Math.Floor(), or Math.Round() to round a double value to an integer value in C#, choosing the rule that matches your needs.

Csharp CharHow to Remove a Character From a String in C#Learn how to remove one character or a selected set from a C# string with string.Replace(), string.Split() and string.Join(), Regex.Replace(), or LINQ.

Csharp HTTPHow to Make HTTP POST Web Request in C#There are 3 main methods that can be used to make an HTTP POST Web Request in C#, the WebClient class, the HttpWebRequest class, and the HttpClient class.

Csharp GUIHow to Clear ListBox in C#Learn how to clear a ListBox in C

Csharp ListHow to Sort a List in Alphabetical Order in C#This article shows how to sort a list alphabetically in C#.

Csharp GraphGraph Library in C#In this article, we'll learn about what are graphs, QuickGraph library, and tools used in C#.

Csharp ScreenshotHow to Capture Desktop and Active Window Screenshot in C#This tutorial shows how to capture desktop and active window screenshot in C#.

Csharp ClassHow to Include a Class Into Another Class in C#This tutorial teaches how to include a class in another class in C#.

Csharp ConsoleHow to Clear the Console Window in C#This tutorial will explain and demonstrate the method to make the console window clear using C#.

Csharp FileHow to Delete All Files in a Directory in C#Use DirectoryInfo.GetFiles() or EnumerateFiles() to remove files in C#. DirectoryInfo.Delete(true) removes the directory it is called on and its contents; to keep a parent directory, call it individually on each child directory.

Csharp ByteHow to Convert Int to Byte in C#Choose between converting an integer to one byte or serializing it as a byte array in C#.

Csharp BitmaskHow to Use a Bitmask in C#In this article, we'll learn how to use bitmask in C#.

Csharp ButtonHow to Disable and Enable Buttons in C#Disable and re-enable buttons in Windows Forms, WPF, and ASP.NET with the correct state property and event-handler patterns.

Csharp FileHow to Get File Name From the Path in C#Learn how to use C# path APIs to get a file name from a path, handle platform-specific separators, and distinguish file paths from URLs.

Csharp MathStandard Deviation in C#Calculate population standard deviation in C# with a custom method or an extension method, and handle empty or reusable sequences.

Csharp EnumHow to Convert Enum to String in C#Convert an enum value to its member name with ToString(), or use DescriptionAttribute and a switch mapping for custom display labels.

Csharp Calculate PercentageHow to Do Percentage Calculation in C#Learn how to calculate a percentage of a value, increase a value, and decrease a value in C#.

Csharp TimerHow to Reset Timer in C#Restart a one-shot System.Timers.Timer in C# with Stop and Start, and learn how AutoReset controls recurring elapsed events.

Csharp FileHow to Check Whether a File Exists in C#Learn how to check whether a file exists in C# with File.Exists and how to use the result safely.

Csharp ArrayHow to Convert String Array to Int Array in C#In this guide, we will learn how to convert a string array to an int array in C#.

Csharp ConsoleHow to Exit Console Application in C#Choose between returning from Main and terminating a C# console application immediately, with clear exit-code and cleanup behavior.

Csharp ThreadHow to Stop a Thread in C#In this article, I'll explain how to start and stop a thread in C#.

Csharp StringCarriage Return in C#In this article, we'll learn carriage return in a string in C#.

Csharp System trayHow to Minimize Applications in the System Tray in C#This article explains how to minimize a Windows Forms application to the system tray with NotifyIcon in C#, hiding the form and restoring it from the tray icon.