Windows Programming With C++ - Softcover

Hansen, Henning

 
9780201758818: Windows Programming With C++
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0201758814 ISBN 13: 9780201758818
Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2001

Synopsis

Written for programmers familiar with C++, this guide introduces the code and components for writing Windows programs. Individual chapters explain the graphics device interface (GDI), control elements, bitmaps, the creation of menus, multi-threading, Win32 application programming interface (API) functions and structures, and the DirectX API. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

Henning Hansen is a young programming enthusiast. 0201758814AB10012001

From the Back Cover

Ever find that you only have time for the basics? Then get down to the Nitty Gritty.

If you are already familiar with C++ this guide will allow you to get into professional application development for Windows using the WIN32 API. Simple examples will teach you not only the basics but also advanced topics too eg getting started with DirectX.

Let's get down to the Nitty Gritty of:

  • Windows fundamentals (Win32 API)
  • Windowing
  • GDI
  • Bitmaps
  • File management
  • Timers
  • Printing
  • DLLs
  • Getting started with DirectX

Nitty Gritty provides the most important facts that you will need to know to get up and running in new programming topics quickly and when you have become proficient you can use it as an on-going reference book for all the fundamentals.

Divided into 3 sections this book provides everything you need to know to get going and stay running:

  • Introduction -- all the most important topics that you'll need to get working now.
  • Practical tips and tricks -- find out how to put those important concepts into practise and get expert tips on how to improve your programming.
  • Reference section -- all the important instructions and topics in one easy reference section so that you can refer back to the book again and again.

Nitty-gritty: the basic and most important facts, the essential substance or details.



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Publisher
Addison-Wesley
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0201758814
ISBN 13 
9780201758818
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
304