Visual C++ 6 Programming Blue Book [With *]

I recently decided to learn Visual C++ 6, after finding that there are some limitations to what can be done in Visual Basic. I have been trying to learn from tutorials etc. on the web but they always seem to be unfinished or not cover all of the important stuff. I am only 15 so I thought it was quite a challenge for me to try and learn this so called complex and confusing language. I had taken the foresight before reading this of learning the C++ language and think that that is a must before attempting this book, or Visual C++ at all.After reading that book, I have a solid understanding of the Windows APIs and can use the MFCs reasonably confidently. I would still class myself as a beginner, but at least now I have a starting point and hopefully can pick-up the rest as I go along. Even after the first 10 pages, I could see that this book was well written and the information inside of it would be easy to take in and understand.If for some reason you wish to contact me, then you may do so at [email protected].

This book is THE book to start out with in Visual C++ 6. It is a fast-paced book that teaches by a "what's this button do?" system. Instead of building an infamous "hello world!" application first, you actually get to build your own text editor (NotePod) that beats the pants off of Windows' Notepad. This is a book I would reccommend to anyone interested in Visual C++ 6 or anyone that was interested in programming in general. However, as is with most computer languages, you musn't get the idea you will make excellent programs that will sell immediately. That takes time and more information that can be included in an introductory book. The book doesn't go as deep as one might hope, but it still is an excellent choice for a book to get aquainted with the Visual C++ enviroment and commands.

I thought the examples presented in the book, were an excellent starting point for understanding windows programming. Also, the explanations were clear. Visual C++ is difficult to learn, and no one book is going to be the 'magical tell all' but its a great start.

I recently bought MSVC++ 6 so I could learn how to develop programs for Windows. Well, I was completely stumped at first, not knowing how API or MFC worked at all. After ordering this book, I was creating applications for windows and modifying them and _understanding_ it in only a couple days! This book is amazingly well-written and the examples are fun. The book has a wonderful layout and explains everything very well. I definite must for a Visual C++ beginner.

This was by far the best.Its relevent to Version 6.0, many of the others were talking about subjects that were related to Windows 3x etc.. eg they were the same old books with just the covers changed and really just repeating the Scribble Tutorial. The Authors really do act as guides throught the book and provide useful information for any beginner programmer such as myself. Also the book is set out in an easy to follow style that makes following the Author's instructions exceptionally easy, with a wide variety of samples to follow. The only downfall is a few typos in the printed sample codes. However with the CD on board they are easy to rectify .I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn Visual C++.(( I'm off to write 5 real bad reviews now ))