Three good reasons to learn C++: Its available for DOS, Windows, OS/2, Mac OS, and nearly every other operating system out there, making it one of the most portable languages around. C++ is very powerful. Its used to create products such as Excel and Access, and its used in MIS departments and consultants to create mission critical applications for business and government. And, its one of the most popular languages in the world. But, before you master C++, you need to get a handle on Visual C++, a set of powerful development tools for writing C++ programs.
Visual C++ For Dummies is your complete guide to the Visual C++ environment and C++ programming. It gets you up and running with the code, confidence and cunning you need to start programming powerful utilities, cool games, or multimedia masterpieces. In no time youll:
- Master the Visual C++ development environment, libraries, wizards, editors, compilers, and debugger
- Develop reliable code using object-oriented programming
- Unravel the mysteries of variables, statements, and pointers
- Add class and inheritance to your programs
- Use streams and exception handling
- Manage complex projects using the visual project show
- Debug programs and correct syntax errors
Visual C++ Programming For Dummies covers all the bases of with clear, accessible instructions, sample programs and lots of source code. Ideal for complete newcomers to C++ and experienced C++ programmers alike, its divided in three sections:
- A quick-guide to Visual C++covers the main features of the programming environment, tools, and utilities
- A practical overview of C++ programming fundamentalswalks you through the development of several C++ programs
- A practical introduction to object-oriented programminga great primer for beginners and experienced C++ programmers
And as if all that werent enough, you also get a bonus CD-ROM featuring:
- All the code from the book
- Trial versions of Ultimate Toolbox, and Wise Installation System
- 15-day trial version of InstallShield Express
- Demo version of Objective Took Kit
Visual C++ For Dummies gives you everything you need to master Visual C++ and harness the power and portability of C++ today!
About the Authors Michael Hyman, a multimedia technology professional, is a coauthor of Borland? C++ 5 For Dummies?, 2nd Edition, and the author of Visual J++?(TM) For Dummies? and Dynamic HTML For Dummies?. He is also a contributing editor for Windows Tech Journal and Microsoft Interactive Developer.
Bob Arnson is Technical Marketing Manager at the NuMega Lab of Compuware Corporation. Former Senior Editor for PennWell Publishing's VC++ Professional, Borland C++ Professional, and VB Tech Journal, he has written or coauthored several computer books, including Borland? C++ 5 For Dummies?, 2nd Edition.
