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Summary: One of the best programming books I've ever read
Review: I wish I could give this book ten stars, because I would - it's that good. The best part of the book is the level it's written at. Not too high, not too low - it's just right. The book is to the point - it doesn't mess around with flowery language or other nonsense. And it's so thorough - particularly the database stuff - that you never get lost. Well-written and loaded with valuable info, ever C++Builder developer ought to read this book.
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Summary: kairodark (developer and reverse engineer)
Review: I've found the compiler documentation to be inadiquate, so I got this book to hopefully help out. It's well written and covers a lot of useful information, however this book is best suited for newbies. It is not at all suited for advanced programmers, but is more than adequate for those just beginning.
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Summary: This ain't going to do it
Review: If you're looking for a book that gives you lots of code examples, and explains how to write code for common programming situations, then don't buy this book. The author devotes his attention to showing you the features of the compiler, without ever providing examples and projects for the reader to try. And when he does provide code examples they are ridiculouly long and don't help you at all. Leaves a lot to be desired.
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Summary: Timeless
Review: Isn't it amazing how great books stand the test of time? With the way technology is always changing, you might not expect computer books to last very long, but this one has real staying power. I've read some of Henderson's other books and this one lives up to the tradition of excellence. He's a born writer and his gift for explaining the complex in terms anyone could understand is evident throughout this book. What I like most about Henderson's work is that you get the impression that he put himself in your shoes for a bit and wrote the book from the perspective of what you'd want to know. Honestly, just about the time I'm ready to ask a question, he answers it! This book is a great jumping off point if you're wanting to dive into C++Builder.
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Summary: Timeless
Review: Isn't it amazing how great books stand the test of time? With the way technology is always changing, you might not expect computer books to last very long, but this one has real staying power. I've read some of Henderson's other books and this one lives up to the tradition of excellence. He's a born writer and his gift for explaining the complex in terms anyone could understand is evident throughout this book. What I like most about Henderson's work is that you get the impression that he put himself in your shoes for a bit and wrote the book from the perspective of what you'd want to know. Honestly, just about the time I'm ready to ask a question, he answers it! This book is a great jumping off point if you're wanting to dive into C++Builder.
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Summary: Just the book
Review: It's just the book you'd like to start using the Builder. However, you won't be able to write a really complicated programs, but it's a good start.
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Summary: A very good way to start using C++Builder
Review: Like most Teach Yourself books, this book is intended for the beginner-to-intermediate developer. I have to say, it fully delivers. It is not for the C++Builder wizard.... What I like most about the book is the obvious command of C++ the authors have. To get to read two C++ experts teach us how to use one of the best C++ tools out there is a real treat. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Lots of examples, easy to understand explanations.
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Summary: It's nice for learning how to use the C++ Builder IDE
Review: Maybe for new programmers, they will find that the book is really good. For me.. I consider that it is not enough the material for the average to experienced programmer. There are some errors in some of the source code examples (you can not imagine the trouble that i passed). The database chapter is just a breeze overview without good examples. Just small routines. I had to ask at the Borland C++ Builder Newsgroups to learn to do trivial things, like converting from AnsiString to char for example, and learning to put an icon at the MessageBox. The VCL explanation about what it is is excellent, but there is not too much code about how to deal withit. If you are a beginner you will find it very interesting
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Summary: Just gives you a taste of Builder and Windows Programming
Review: Only chapters 5 through 8 were truly useful in that they showed the basics of Builder. Other than that, there is no clear and documented information about the Windows Classes, Functions and Methods. I guess this book is good if you need to learn about database programming cause the book spends about a week on it. Get another book as a reference if you intend to get this one.
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