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'''Yashavant Kanetkar''' is an [[India]]n computer science author, known for his books on programming languages. He has authored several books on [[C (programming language)|C]], [[C++]], [[VC++]], [[C Sharp (programming language)|C#]], [[.NET Framework|.NET]], [[DirectX]] and [[Component Object Model|COM]] programming. He is also a speaker on various technology subjects and is a regular columnist for ''Express Computers'' and ''Developer 2.0''. Some of his most well-known books include ''Let Us C'', ''Understanding Pointers In C'' and ''Test Your C Skills''.<br />
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He received the [[Microsoft Most Valuable Professional]] award for his work in programming from [[Microsoft]] for five consecutive years.<br />
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He obtained his [[Bachelor of Engineering|B.E.]] from [[Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute]] and [[Master of Engineering|M.Tech]] from [[Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur|IIT Kanpur]]. He is the director of KICIT,<ref name="KICIT">[http://www.kicit.com KICIT Pvt Ltd]</ref> a training company, and KSET.<ref name="KSET">[http://www.ksetindia.com/ KSET Pvt Ltd]</ref> Both these companies are based in [[Nagpur]].<br />
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==Brief History==<br />
Yash originally specialized in [[IT engineering]]. He came to [[Delhi]] with the intention of starting a manufacturing business of making VIP suitcase locks. However, he was unable to receive a business loan from any banks. A bank manager told him about a computer scheme that the government had launched. For the benefits of the scheme, Yash decided to start a business in IT.<br />
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==Bibliography (of selected books)==<br />
* ''ASP.NET Web Services'' ({{ISBN|978-1934015254}})<br />
* ''Understanding Pointers in C''({{ISBN|978-8176565370}})<br />
* ''C Column Collection'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565370}})<br />
* ''C Pearls'' ({{ISBN|978-8170298595}})<br />
* ''C Projects'' ({{ISBN|978-8170292562}})<br />
* ''C#.NET Fundas'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565806}})<br />
* ''C++.Net Fundas'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565806}})<br />
* ''C++. Net'' ({{ISBN|978-9812140586}})<br />
* ''Data Structure Through C'' ({{ISBN|978-8176567060}})<br />
* ''Data Structure Through C++'' ({{ISBN|978-8176567077}})<br />
* ''Direct X Game Programming Fundas'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565820}})<br />
* ''Exploring C'' ({{ISBN|978-8176566339}})<br />
* ''Go Embedded'' ({{ISBN|978-8183332538}})<br />
* ''Graphics Under C'' ({{ISBN|978-8170299936}})<br />
* ''Introduction To OOPS & C++'' ({{ISBN|978-8176568630}})<br />
* ''Interview Questions in C Programming''<br />
* ''Interview Questions in C++ Programming''<br />
* ''Java Servlets JSP'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565813}})<br />
* ''Let Us C - 9th Ed.'' ({{ISBN|978-1934015254}})<br />
* ''Let Us C Solutions - 9th Ed.'' ({{ISBN|978-1934015339}})<br />
* ''Let Us C++'' ({{ISBN|8176561061}}, {{ISBN|978-81-7656-106-8}})<br />
* ''Let Us Python - 2nd Ed.'' ({{ISBN|9389845009}}, {{ISBN|978-9389845006}})<br />
* ''Object Oriented Programming with C++'' ({{ISBN|978-8176568579}})<br />
* ''Programming Experience in BASIC'' ({{ISBN|978-8176566360}})<br />
* ''Test Your C Skill - 2nd Ed.'' ({{ISBN|978-8170298014}})<br />
* ''Test Your C++ Skill'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565547}})<br />
* ''Test Your C#.NET Skills: Language Elements Pt. 1'' ({{ISBN|978-8183332552}})<br />
* ''Test Your Unix Skill'' ({{ISBN|978-8170298489}})<br />
* ''Test Your VB.NET Skills- Part II- Technology Skills'' ({{ISBN|8183331378}}) <br />
* ''Understanding Pointers in C - 4th Ed.'' ({{ISBN|978-8176563581}})<br />
* ''Undocumented DOS Through C'' ({{ISBN|978-8170295198}})<br />
* ''Unix Shell Programming'' ({{ISBN|978-8170297536}})<br />
* ''VC++ Gems'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565523}})<br />
* ''VC++, COM And Beyond'' ({{ISBN|978-8176562065}})<br />
* ''Visual C++ Programming'' ({{ISBN|978-8170299714}})<br />
* ''Visual C++ Projects'' ({{ISBN|978-8176560634}})<br />
* ''Working With C (For DOE - A & B Level)'' ({{ISBN|978-8170293019}})<br />
* ''Writing TSR's Through C'' ({{ISBN|978-8170295204}})<br />
* ''Writing Windows Device Drivers''<br />
* ''BPB Let US C ([[Hindi]])''<br />
* ''Let Us C# (Covers C# 3.0)''<br />
* ''XML Fundas'' ({{ISBN|978-8176565837}})<br />
* ''Let Us Java'' ({{ISBN|978-8183334679}})<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.kicit.com/ Official website]<br />
* [http://www.iitkalumni.org/ IIT Kanpur Alumni Association Page]<br />
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