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Summary: I knew how to use wizards without that book
Review: I was trying to do some database work using that book and it did show how to use the wizard to make a simple application. Well, couldn't I figure out how to use this wizard by myself? Well I could. Did the book provide anything else but wizards no it didn't. Leaning wizards is the point of this book - but I'm needing more complete titles I think if you need a good book - use MFC and C++
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Summary: <keyword> Intermediate Visual C++
Review: If your new to programming, or trying to find titles to learn Visual C++ or want to expand from Visual Basic to VC++, your not going to find those subjects in this book. When I purchased this title, I was dissappointed because it deals with more advanced MFC programming interfaces, like dialog boxes,list boxes, progress bars etc. You will certainly need other titles to accompany you to help you along with programming with Visual C++. It deals mainly with Microsoft Foundation Classes,so if you don't feel rate at home with pointers in C++, I suggest you look for Sams "Teach Yourself Visual C++ in 21 Days book" it's a better place to start with the wizards, and simple concepts so you become more famliar with the interface. I started programming in Visual Basic 6 years ago, but after seeing Visual C++ for the first time, there was no way of me learning the language presented here.Good points:
It's much better at describing the more advanced controls, drop down menus, along with developing your own Active X controls. It gives the reader "Intermediate Windows Programming". A real plus for developing your own applications! All though it lacks the basics, it certainly does a nice job of explaining the most common MFC's.It makes a nice edition for any VC++ programmer with previous experience who wants to write his/her own software.
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Summary: Revised Copy of 'Spl Ed. Using VC++ 5' by the Author
Review: Kate Gregory's 'Special Edition Using Visual C++ 5' was an excellent source of programming to begin with VC++ 5. I bought this title 30 minutes before and opened with boundless pleasure and countless thoughts because of the impression I got from her previous book on VC++ 5. But, she has just repeated all the chaptors without much additional information. I recommend that if you're not having the same title on VC++ 5, buy it now.
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Summary: The perfect complement to TYVC++
Review: Kate Gregory, Special Edition: Using Visual C++ 6 (Que, 1998) This makes a fine companion to Teach Yourself Visual C++ 6 in 21 Days (in fact, in the foreword, TYVC++6 is one of the books Gregory recommends reading before diving into this). Unfortunately, the major drawback of that book is reflected in this; the author touches on graphics programming only as much as anyone else writing Visual C++ 6 books does these days (with a preponderance of VC++6 books not doing anything at all with graphics, and the graphics programming books focusing on DirectX, you're pretty much out of luck in learning GDI programming). However, she does get into a number of advanced topics that TYVC++ only touches on: database access, the Standard Template Library, and other things that most C++ programmers only learn if they're forced to for work. An excellent choice as the second book aspiring Visual C++ 6 programmers should reach for. *** ½
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Summary: beginnger-intermediate
Review: Not a bad entry-level type exposure to Visual C++
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: This book is an excellent book, cause it provides explanation for how the code is written, not just how to use the Appwizard just like all the other books do, it provides information about the origin of the code generated by the Appwizard.
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Summary: Perfect for people who know the basics of C++
Review: This book is best for people who know the basics of C++ , who want to go to the next step. If u have 6 + months experience in C++ and understand encap, poly. and classes, and want to learn about windows programming then this book is for u. This book has screen captures which make a world of difference!!
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Summary: Excellent book - for the targeted market
Review: This book presents exactly what the title and cover information purport: Using VC++ 6 on an advanced beginner-intermediate level. Covers all the BASICS of developing Win apps. For example, while it mentions the SDK API, covers database fundamentals, and provides a good intro to COM, it does NOT repeat the MS SDK reference, go into strategic enterprise-wide database development, or become an intimate, bit-busting dissection of COM, all of which are obviously topics which require a minimum of another complete volume. It provides a broad, no-holes coverage of VC++: a good foundation on which one can build more complex specifics. Does get repetitious about step-by-step and wizards, evidently so that it may be used as a simple single-chapter cookbook, and therefore does not offer any consolidated challenges. As a comprehensive, hold-your-hand intro for developing reasonable proficiency in navigating around VC++, while providing enough of a glimpse into the details behind the scenes for understanding some of the big picture, one gets exactly what is advertised.
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Summary: Outstanding, well-written, comprehensive Visual C++ text.
Review: This is one of the best programming texts of any description that I have ever read. The sample code segments are not just "dumped" on you, but are presented with clearly understandable explanations of just what that code is doing. The descriptions of how to use the Developer Studio user interface is an appendix. You should read it first, as it provides in-depth instruction for this rich, rather complex user interface. This book delivers on everything it promises. Although there is no cd, the source is easily available online.
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Summary: Excellent work!
Review: This was a very well done book. I had some experience in Visual C++ which is what caused me to buy it in the first place. It covers a lot of material, but is not repetitive. Some books I've seen repeat the same stupid steps over and over. This book is not like that. It includes a lot of very relevant information and doesn't waste space telling you how to setup your project. As such, you must know how to use Visual C++ fairly well. While it doesn't go into any subjects in depth, it at least covers many different things. I highly recommend this book if you already know how to program things in Visual C++ and would just like to learn more.
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