The Visual C++ Handbook

From the Publisher: Picture the programming possibilities you can explore with this comprehensive guide to Microsoft's powerful Windows and Windows NT programming environment, Visual C++. If you program - or want to program - in Visual C++, this is the book for you. Expert programmers and best-selling authors Chris Pappas and William Murray have designed a modular approach to learning Visual C++ for programmers of all levels who want to program in C/C++ and for Windows, Windows NT, and Win32. If you're a beginner, you'll start from scratch with a quick start to C and C++ programming. The book covers both languages simultaneously, pointing out the similarities and differences, and you'll learn about the integrated environment. You'll find a tutorial on the Visual C++ compiler and linker packages and get a quick look at important Visual C++ tools. If you're an experienced programmer and already know something about Visual C++, you can skip directly to the sections about Windows programming and foundations for object-oriented programming in C++. Basic Windows programming concepts, libraries, tools, and utilities are all covered in detail. You'll also learn OLE (Object Linking and Embedding), DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries), and custom control fundamentals. Most importantly, you'll find clear, comprehensive coverage of the Microsoft Foundation classes that are vital for Visual C++ mastery. If you're interested in learning to program for Windows NT, the book includes an entire section about Windows NT programming techniques. Packed with useful and detailed code examples, The Visual C++ Handbook will expand your programming skills into areas you never before imagined. Whether you need to learn everything about Visual C++ or just brush up on certain areas, this is the one book you'll turn to again and again. With it, the programming possibilities are endless!