Visual C++ 6 is the latest incarnation of Microsoft's premier development product for C++ developers. It contains the latest version of the MFC ( Microsoft Foundation Classes ) which has virtually become the Industry-wide library used to write Windows programs. Visual C++ 6 also contains the Active Template Library 3.0 ( ATL ) , which is a framework and collection of Wizards for writing ActiveX & COM controls. This book is a tutorial in the use of all the major functions of Visual C++ 6 and comes with a copy of Microsoft's Visual C++ Introductory Edition compiler. This is a complete version of Visual C++ 6 that Microsoft have developed to be packaged with tutorial books. The only notable difference between this version and the retail version is that the compiled programs are statically linked, making this the perfect self study learning tool.
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Amazon.com "C++ Book of the Year for 1998". It comes with the Introductory Edition of Microsoft's Visual C++6 compiler. A complete tutorial from 'vanilla' C++ , through to OO programming, Windows and using MFC&T. Each concept is supported by graduated code examples. Any reader will be coherent in writing a real Windows program and controls by the end of this book.
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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 6, Installation & Contents Guide (Paperback)
I've given the book 5 stars simply because the contents have been '4 & 5' starred by many others already (see ISBN 186100088X)I have to say it that way because I was editorially involved with the book. That said, I'm specifically answering the US reader who rated the book but hated the Compiler...There was very minor 'doctoring' of the Compiler: you have to run programs within the product; it had a 'nag screen' come up when you compile and, for Windows programmers, a statically linked MFC( Microsoft Foundation Classes)which gave normal, but fatter code than the full priced product.Other than those caveats you're getting a $100, Visual C++ product, for close to zilch. This thing will compile workaday C++ code; giving you console apps or Windows apps.It has all the normal development Wizards and debugging assistance and has a big fat on-line help library to refer too. I'm not a "Microsoftie" but I think that's a very generous (unlimited) access to a pro developer's tool.Still,I appreciate your desire for more freedom of usage - maybe the powers that be are listening.
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Father & Daughter Agree: Fabulous Book!,
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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 6, Installation & Contents Guide (Paperback)
I originally started programming in C/C++ back in 1983 and by 1988 I had stopped because I realized I was never going to make a living at it and switched over to networking. Now 13 years later I have find myself craving for the challenges that programming offered me when I was younger.Let me start of by saying that I'm not fan of Microsoft Windows. In fact, Windows 3.1 was a contributing factor on my decision to give programming. I decided to buy this book after reading Horton's Beginning C++ that a friend had loaned me. The Beginning C++ was easy to understand, filled with explanations and examples, and allowed me to work at my own pace. This book follows the same formula. Horton's writing is much better than most writers of this genre in general and won't insult your intelligence. For me, the book simplified the daunting task of learning Windows programming and allowed me to ease my way into it. I didn't find myself going back and re-reading sections. My 9 year old daughter wanted to learn how to program and now she spends more time with this book (and the Beginning C++) then in front of the TV. Now if I can only get her to spend as much time on her homework...
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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 6, Installation & Contents Guide (Paperback)
This is a great book suggested by my professor for those who are just getting into Web Graphic Design or Programming. It is the fundamental of programming which everyone can understand from an outstanding author.Not only did I get the merchandise within a 6 day period. But it comes with a complier that we can use inexpensively on our home computer instead of running back and forth to the computer lab at school!
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