Using Motif with C++ (SIGS: Advances in Object Technology) [Paperback]

Daniel J. Bernstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 13, 1998 | Series: SIGS: Advances in Object Technology (Book 5)

As more and more professionals in the software industry gain experience in both object-oriented (OO) development and the graphical user interface (GUI), it has become clear that not only do GUI libraries have a number of advantages over other kinds of libraries, but they are also fun to work with! Using Motif with C++ provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a library for programming GUIs in the C++ programming language. Written for beginning or experienced Motif programmers, this book serves both as a tutorial for writing a portable Motif-based interface library in C++ and as a reference for enhancing and maintaining such software. This essential book introduces readers to the fundamental concepts required to use the Motif C language interface including the even driven input model, callbacks, event handlers, and widgets.

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Book Description

Graphical user interface (GUI) libraries have a number of advantages over other kinds of libraries. Using Motif with C++ provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a library for programming GUIs in the C++ programming language. This book introduces readers to the fundamental concepts required to use the Motif C language interface including the event driven input model, callbacks, event handlers, and widgets.

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This book is an essential reference for software developers who are creating a library for programming graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in C++. The book concentrates on the Motif GUI Toolkit but also discusses design techniques which are platform-independent. All major Motif widgets are discussed, along with techniques for developing customized interface elements and event-driven programming techniques. MARKET: The book is intended for developers who are familiar with object-oriented programming in C++.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (January 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132073900
• ISBN-13: 978-0132073905
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,791,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Experience is needed, April 11, 2001

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This review is from: Using Motif with C++ (SIGS: Advances in Object Technology) (Paperback)

This is a great book, but I wouldn't recommend it for an absolute beginner. The topics covered in the first chapter is a slight review of C++, then the author dives straight into the world of Motif. I highly recommend you are both familiar with Motif, Xlib, and C++ before reading this book. The author attempts to lower the learning curve, but object oriented programming with GUI development can never be made too easy. Within the last few chapters topic covered are more advanced classes and design of classes with the Xlib toolkit. I recommend this book as a quick way to tie together what you alredy know in Motif and C++. But would recommend you purchases the Motif reference manual along with this as the authore makes many references to commands and libraries which you may have probably long forgotten.