Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) [Paperback]

Ivor Horton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470500883 | ISBN-13: 978-0470500880 | Publication Date: April 12, 2010 | Edition: 1

The leading author of programming tutorials for beginners introduces you to Visual C++ 2010

Ivor Horton is the preeminent author of introductory programming language tutorials; previous editions of his Beginning Visual C++ have sold nearly 100,000 copies. This book is a comprehensive introduction to both the Standard C++ language and to Visual C++ 2010; no previous programming experience is required.

All aspects of the 2010 release are covered, including changes to the language and the C++ standard..

• Microsoft Visual C++ is one of the most popular C++ development environments and compilers, used by hundreds of thousands of developers
• Ivor Horton's approach to programming tutorials has achieved a huge following; this book gives beginning programmers a comprehensive introduction to both Standard C++ and Visual C++ 2010
• Covers all the language changes in Visual C++ 2010, library additions, new MFC features, changes in the Visual Studio development environment, and more
• Also includes a brief introduction to programming for multicore processors in native C++ and C++/CLR processors
• Nearly 100,000 copies of this book have been sold in previous editions

Beginners seeking a complete education in Visual C++ will find everything they need in Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Build real-world applications as you dive into C++ development

By following author Ivor Horton's accessible tutorial approach and detailed examples you can quickly become an effective C++ programmer. Thoroughly updated for the 2010 release, this book introduces you to the latest development environment and teaches you how to build real-world applications using Visual C++. With this book by your side, you are well on your way to writing applications in both versions of C++ and becoming a successful C++ programmer.

Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010:

• Teaches the essentials of C++ programming using both of the C++ language technologies supported by Visual C++ 2010

• Shares techniques for finding errors in C++ programs and explains general debugging principles

• Discusses the structure and essential elements that are present in every Windows application

• Demonstrates how to develop native Windows applications using the Microsoft Foundation Classes

• Guides you through designing and creating substantial Windows applications in both C++ and C++/CLI

• Features numerous working examples and exercises that help build programming skills

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About the Author

Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for his unique tutorial style, which is readily accessible to both novice and experienced programmers. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice. He previously taught programming for more than 25 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1272 pages
• Publisher: Wrox; 1 edition (April 12, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470500883
• ISBN-13: 978-0470500880
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased reader, September 5, 2010

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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

I've mostly used it as a reference in the C++ area and have been learning from the later chapters. I think the book is wonderful, especially in its detail. Since I'm used to math books, I find the author to be on the chatty side, but I think most readers would be very thankful for its many explanations. I recommend this book to anyone serious about learning C++ and Visual C++.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Happy With This Purchase, January 23, 2011

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Mark Blaide (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback)

I was currently reading "C++ Primer Plus" from a Kindle download when I wanted to migrate more into Windows programming, so I ordered Beginning Visual C++ 2010. The first several chapters of this book primarily cover C++ console programming so I thought I would just skim through most of this content and get to the Windows stuff. Well, I started picking up some new things not only in C++, but also with the Visual Studio 2010 environment. So I decided not to skip anything. Many of the questions I had about the differences between MFC, CLI, CLR, .NET were answered in this book. I certainly recommend this book if you are new to C++ and new to Windows programming.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works surprisingly well on a Kindle, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) (Kindle Edition)

I was somewhat doubtful to get the kindle edition on a book with lots of code (which in some books is digitized as picture and is unreadable), but this book works surprisingly well on a Kindle. The code examples are in text, so other than long lines wrapping to next line and messing the formatting somewhat, they are easy to read. The examples can also be DL'd from the internet to be viewed on the conputer screen, and copied to the IDE.

Only the screen shots are difficult to read, but that is not a biggie, given that most of the info is in text.

This is a very good tutorial for the _beginners_, and anyone who has programmed in C will be able to skip much of the book. The first half focuses on how to write C++ console applications, as a book for beginners should.

Taking off one * because the index on the Kindle edition is not linked to the text entries, and is therefore useless =o(