I just passed the Programming in C# Microsoft Exam (Exam 70-483).

Preparation

I read through the Exam Ref 70-483: Programming in C# book (by Wouter de Kort).

It was a great help to brush up on any rusty pockets of knowledge. I find I’ve touched on all of the content practically but not always for extended periods of time or it was a while ago. At times the content in the book acquainted me with certain nuances I was oblivious to.

Exam content distribution

• Manage program flow (25%)
• Create and use types (24%)
• Debug applications and implement security (25%)
• Implement data access (26%)

Now for: Exam Ref 70-486: Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications

Moral:

So what can we take from Phil’s infinite wisdom?

• “Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail.” — Phil Dunphy [Phil’s-osophy]

  Brush up on the 2% of detail you don’t know well by using that 1% inspiration to motivate you for the 98% perspiration required.

  It all adds up to that 101% pass mark!