Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start [Paperback]

Kate Gregory (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0672326000 | ISBN-13: 978-0672326004 | Publication Date: December 14, 2003 | Edition: 1

Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start is targeted toward developers interested in making the jump to .NET, working programmers already familiar with another programming language or the previous version of VS. Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start speeds through basic concepts and focuses on practical examples and benefits of moving to VC++ .NET. This book explains how VC++ code interacts with the .NET Framework, the extra capabilities of VC++ compared to VB.NET and C# in .NET code interoperability, how to use Windows Forms (a new feature for VC++ .NET in the 2003 edition), and how to migrate from Visual Studio 6 and COM. The author covers the use of managed and unmanaged Visual C++ code, using both types for most examples. Full of code examples, tips, and professional insights, this book provides maximum learning with minimum investment of time and effort.

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From the Inside Flap

"Kate Gregory leaves few stones unturned for developers learning Visual C++. Her precise and witty explanations place the reader on the fast track to becoming adept at writing best-in-class applications for Windows and .NET. No other writer does as good a job explaining and demystifying complex topics, including remoting-with-events and managed-unmanaged interop. Highly recommended."

-Nick Hodapp
Product Manager for Microsoft Visual C++ .NET

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Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start is targeted toward developers interested in making the jump to .NET, working programmers already familiar with another programming language or the previous version of VS. Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start speeds through basic concepts and focuses on practical examples and benefits of moving to VC++ .NET. This book explains how VC++ code interacts with the .NET Framework, the extra capabilities of VC++ compared to VB.NET and C# in .NET code interoperability, how to use Windows Forms (a new feature for VC++ .NET in the 2003 edition), and how to migrate from Visual Studio 6 and COM. The author covers the use of managed and unmanaged Visual C++ code, using both types for most examples. Full of code examples, tips, and professional insights, this book provides maximum learning with minimum investment of time and effort.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (December 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672326000
• ISBN-13: 978-0672326004
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #676,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book - Doesn't get any better than this, August 9, 2004

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G. Slovikosky (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book to start learning C++ .NET 2003. As with many people out there, I find myself often disappointed with the Microsoft on-line help and especially with the fact the many examples are only in VB.NET or C#.NET. I am one of those guys that goes to the local Book Superstore and sits in the corner reviewing several books on a subject trying to find a good selection. If you want to learn C++ .NET, I challenge anyone to go find a copy at a bookstore and look through it. I think you will buy it like I did.

Kate Gregory does an excellent job in describing how to work with Managed and Unmanaged C++ with .NET. She also provides excellent overviews on many aspects of C++.NET. The book doesn't cover everything about C++.NET, no single book possibly could. It will always depend on the target audience. But this is a great book for the beginner and intermediate developer. Her writing is clear and concise with example code that is easily understood.

Bottom line - If you want to learn C++ .NET - CHECK OUT THIS BOOK!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kick Start is Correct, August 9, 2005

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William Gustafson (Phoenix) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start (Paperback)

This is a very good quick read text to use in moving from C++ to Mananged C++ or .NET. Very clear writing with succinct examples.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read if your moving to .NET, May 18, 2006

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Sophtware "Michael Lange" (Dacula, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start (Paperback)

I've purchased serveral books on .NET and this is the first I have finished. I really liked the fact that the book was short and to the point. This made for a quick read.

One of the surprising things in the book is how she takes some time to explain her methodology to application development and give some great examples. You won't find that in any other book.

If you're a C++ programmer looking to move into .NET I highly suggest this book as your first read. You won't be dissapointed.