Borland C++ Builder: the Definitive C++ Builder Problem Solver [Paperback]

John Miano (Author), Thomas Cabanski (Author), Harold Howe (Author)

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Series: How to... | Publication Date: June 17, 1997

Borland C++ Builder is Borland's new object-oriented development tool that combines the power and control of the C++ programming language with the rapid application development productivity of Delphi. Using the award-winning question-and-answer format of the How-To series, this must-have guide provides programmers with everything they need to use this powerful tool to write professional programs and solve complex problems- quickly.

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Borland C++ Builder is Borland's new object-oriented development tool that combines the power and control of the C++ programming language with the rapid application development productivity of Delphi. Using the award-winning question-and-answer format of the How-To series, this must-have guide provides programmers with everything they need to use this powerful tool to write professional programs and solve complex problems quickly. - Includes custom components programmers can use in their C++ Builder applications

- Filled with over 100 real-world programming solutions

- Extensive coverage of multimedia, graphics, databases, and OLE

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Borland C++ Builder is Borland's new object-oriented development tool that combines the power and control of the C++ programming language with the rapid application development productivity of Delphi. Using the award-winning question-and-answer format of the How-To series, this must-have guide provides programmers with everything they need to use this powerful tool to write professional programs and solve complex problems- quickly.

Product Details

• Paperback: 822 pages
• Publisher: Waite Group Press (June 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157169109X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571691095
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...But it's a lttle dated, February 25, 2000

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This review is from: Borland C++ Builder: the Definitive C++ Builder Problem Solver (Paperback)

Excellent and helpful, but the examples are from an older version of C++ Builder and this can cause confusion when you try to get them to work with C++ builder 4 or 5. It's overdue for an updated edition.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one very useful book!, May 10, 1998

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This review is from: Borland C++ Builder: the Definitive C++ Builder Problem Solver (Paperback)

This book is not a tutorial for Borland C++Builder, or C++ in general. It is a collection of over 100 example programs that provide solutions to problems commonly faced by Windows programmers. I can't even begin to describe how much work this book has saved me. Almost every one of these examples was something I've wanted to do in the past or plan to do in the future.

The sample programs are grouped by functionality into the following chapters: Forms, Standard components and classes, Text controls, Mouse and menu, Graphics, Environment and system, Peripherals, Internet, Multimedia, Printing, Database, Threads, OLE, Exceptions, Custom components, The polished application, and Tricks and tips. Each example given in the book is laid out using the format: · The goal (How do I... use drag and drop in my application) · Problem (A brief statement of what the example is trying to accomplish) · Technique (A short description of how the problem will be addressed) · Steps (A step by step walk thru of the sample program used to solve the problem) · How it works (A through discussion of how the program steps work) · Comments (Talks about possible pitfalls and other solutions).

Also the examples in this book are not trivial, to give you an idea of what is covered, here are some that have helped me personally so far: · How to set the minimum and maximum sizes for my forms. · How to communicate between programs over the internet. · How to prevent multiple instances of my program from running. · How to determine whether a system has a sound card. · How to detect and use a joystick in my application. · How to safely share data between multiple threads. · How to Put pictures in menus. · How to determine which programs are running.

While you can find the Windows API calls that do these things in C++Builders on-line documentation (with some effort), figuring out how to use those API calls in your program can be a very time consuming and frustrating experience. By giving me complete working example program! s that do the things I've been trying to do, this book has made me a very happy camper! By the way, all the source code as well as some useful tools come on the accompanying CD-ROM. On the down side, the one thing I didn't see covered that I would like to have seen covered is how to get sound input from the sounds card's analog to digital converter so I can write a write a program that displays the wave form of the sound coming in in real time when the sound level goes above a certain threshold value. But considering how much time and effort this book has saved me I really can't complain! ;-)

Next to Stephen Prata's book "C++ Primer Plus" This is one of the most useful books I have in my collection. If you have C++Builder and you want to save yourself a lot of work then buy this book! You simply won't believe how useful this book is until you begin to use it with your own applications. I would like to say to the authors of this book if they happen to see this review: first, thank you! and second PLEASE WRITE MORE how to books for Borland C++Builder! Maybe you could call them "How to 2", "How to 3" or "Advanced How to", "Really Advanced How to" or "More How to", "Much more How to".

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The One For You If Your Still Learning, December 8, 1999

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A Great Book to find answers to problems your having For beginners who got into programming and want a little help, then this is the book for you! I found it great help in solving some problems and finding new ways to do things 5 stars definatly!