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Windows programming book

Started by Sausie Dec 21, 2001 at 3:04 PM 3 replies 800+ views

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Dec 21, 2001 at 3:04 PM

I just wanted to ask something, I can get a copy of "Programming Windows"(fifth edition) by Charles Petzold. Is it a good book? And can I use it with c++, because I read somewhere that it was for C?

gmcbay

Dec 21, 2001 at 3:11 PM

It is a great book if you''re already a C/C++ programmer but want to learn the ins and outs of doing Win32 API coding. It is C based because the Win32 API itself is all C based...

However, you can easily use the Win32 API in C++ programs (without using MFC, etc), so its a good book even for C++ programmers.

Of course this book itself doesn''t teach anything about C++ (or even C, for that matter)...You have to go into it already knowing the language.

Sausie

Dec 21, 2001 at 3:18 PM

I already did some books covering c++ for beginners.

Teach yourself C++ in 21 days
Thinking in C++ Volumes 1 and 2

WayfarerX

Dec 21, 2001 at 3:37 PM

I recently got that book and I love it. With a basic grasp of C++ you should be up and running in no time.

"So crucify the ego, before it''s far too late. To leave behind this place so negative and blind and cynical, and you will come to find that we are all one mind. Capable of all that''s imagined and all conceivable."
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Pipo DeClown

Jun 8, 2002 at 2:22 PM

you love your books?
youre so wacked up.....

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