Borland C++Builder 3 for Dummies [Paperback]

Jason Vokes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764503960 | ISBN-13: 978-0764503962 | Publication Date: May 13, 1998

This text provides a friendly approach to getting readers on the right track to writing effective Windows programs. It covers using C++ Builder's comprehensive Visual Component Library for rapid application development, how to speed up programming using C++ Builder's built-in "Experts", taking advantage of multi-tasking and other Windows features, designing applications with easy drag-and-drop methods, managing database programming and creating 32-bit Windows applications with minimal coding. The accompanying CD-ROM includes useful project files and source code prepared by the author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (May 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764503960
• ISBN-13: 978-0764503962
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,653,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for C++ programmers learning Builder!, October 27, 1999

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Kevin Bradley ([e-mail]) (Bowling Green, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Borland C++Builder 3 for Dummies (Paperback)

This book is excellent if you need a starting point for programming in Builder. It gives examples and illustrations that will help C++ programmers convert their knowledge to Builder. If you are looking for a quick, easy introduction to Builder, get this book. Also, don't worry if it is for an older version of Builder, the versions are close enough in format to keep it understandable.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners guide with clear explanations., January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Borland C++Builder 3 for Dummies (Paperback)

If you know absolutely nothing about C++ or Builder, this is the book you should read. It's very clear and to-the-point when explaining how to use the components to build an application. The author uses step by step examples to walk you through using each component and lets you know what other components and properties you need to use to make that particular component work. One thing you should not expect to find in the book is help for actually programming in C++ or using SQL. The examples are helpful, but the book is about using Builder, not about programming. The one thing that makes this book so great is that you can actually learn from it without a major mental effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars c++ bulider does not give information on web applications, March 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Borland C++Builder 3 for Dummies (Paperback)

good for beginners but does not cover extensively the component pallette