Beginning Visual C++ 6

"By using my book with Visual C++ 6.0, you'll come to understand the fundamentals of the C++ language and learn to program for Microsoft Windows. First, I'll teach you C++ from the first principles, using the new standard for the language in graduated examples. Then, using your newfound C++ knowledge, I'll show you how to build applications using the Microsoft Foundation Classes. You'll even see how to use the Active Template Library - the newest way to create controls. It's a challenge, but you'll have great fun beating it. This is your first step into the world of real programming." "I've been designing, programming and teaching people for over 30 years. All of the good things I have seen flowed from a deep knowledge of the problem and the tools to deal with it. I want you to succeed at the cutting edge of Windows programming by building on a solid bedrock of C++ understanding. You'll need the discipline to work through the examples and experiment on your own, and to hang in there with me when things get tough. I'll help you, but you have to want to climb the mountain, and believe that it's worth becoming a real programmer." -Ivor Horton Who is this book for? This book is for anyone who wants to learn C++ and Windows programming with Visual C++ 6. Although progress will be easier if you have some experience of a programming discipline, an adept newcomer will also succeed in taming object-oriented programming and writing real Windows applications. The Wrox Philosophy Our aim is to make you successful by sharing the knowledge of experienced programmers with you at every stage in your career. What does this book cover? Contains a complete C++ tutorial from the ground up Learn how to design and write object-oriented programs Using Visual C++'s built-in debugger Understand how and why MFC&T works Find out how Windowsreg; works and how to make it work for you Discover how to make program menus, toolbars and dialogs Control your program's output to the screen and printer Create your own ActiveXreg; controls using MFC&T How to connect to and edit a database using ODBC Each concept supported by graduated code examples Challenging exercises & model solutions in every chapter Wrox Beginning guides are expertly crafted to make learning fundamental programming techniques easier than you think. Whether you're taking your first steps in programming or broadening your skills with new techniques, Wrox books guarantee a carefully structured tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved. First, each concept is explained, to give you a solid understanding of the material. We then apply your new understanding to practical and realistic project examples. These projects take you right up to the point where you can develop professional applications to be proud of.Horton, Ivor is the author of 'Beginning Visual C++ 6' with ISBN 9780764543883 and ISBN 0764543881.