Visual C++ 6 For Dummies

The Fun and easy way to develop dYNAMITE VISUAL C++ Application
Your FIRST AID KIT for correcting Syntax Errors and Debugging
object oriented technology explained in Plain English
A reference manual for people using Visual C++. It explains the Visual C++ development environment with its editors, wizards, compiler, debugger and utilities. Readers should find the category for the program element they want to review, browse through the alphabetical list of items and read the paragraphs they need. There are lots of short examples of various parts of Visual C++.

Learn C++ the fun and easy way!

Three good reasons to learn C++: It’s available for DOS, Windows, OS/2, Mac OS, and nearly every other operating system out there, making it one of the most portable languages around. C++ is very powerful. It’s used to create products such as Excel and Access, and it’s used in MIS departments and consultants to create mission critical applications for business and government. And, it’s one of the most popular languages in the world. But, before you master C++, you need to get a handle on Visual C++, a set of powerful development tools for writing C++ programs.

Visual C++ 6 For Dummies is your complete guide to the Visual C++ environment and C++ programming. It gets you up and running with the code, confidence and cunning you need to start programming powerful utilities, cool games, or multimedia masterpieces.

In no time you’ll:

• Master the Visual C++ development environment, libraries, wizards, editors, compilers, and debugger
• Develop reliable code using object-oriented programming
• Unravel the mysteries of variables, statements, and pointers
• Add class and inheritance to your programs
• Use streams and exception handling
• Manage complex projects using the visual project show
• Debug programs and correct syntax errors

Visual C++ 6 For Dummies covers all the bases of with clear, accessible instructions, sample programs and lots of source code. Ideal for complete newcomers to C++ and experienced C++ programmers alike, it’s divided in three sections:

• A quick-guide to Visual C++—covers the main features of the programming environment, tools, and utilities
• A practical overview of C++ programming fundamentals—walks you through the development of several C++ programs
• A practical introduction to object-oriented programming—a great primer for beginners and experienced C++ programmers
And as if all that weren’t enough, you also get online access to download all of the code files from the book.

Visual C++ 6 For Dummies gives you everything you need to master Visual C++ and harness the power and portability of C++ today!

If you want to develop business applications for Windows, then Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 programming environment is for you. With its powerful and friendly object-oriented interface, Visual Basic 6 is the ideal tool for creating easy-to-use and attractive interfaces of your own. Whether you want to build original programs from the ground up or take advantage of existing wizards, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies will help you design and debug your work - and accomplish all your goals!

Covers using Visual Basic 6 with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT
Walks you through the ins and outs of object-oriented programming in Visual Basic and using the Visual Basic toolset
Shows you how to make use of menus and submenus, write subprograms that everyone can share, save and retrieve information in databases, integrate ActiveX controls into your applications, and build attractive user interfaces with buttons, boxes, and scroll bars
From the fundamentals of writing BASIC code to the thrill of distributing your very own custom applications, Visual Basic 6 For Dummies brings a fresh perspective to programming in Visual Basic 6 that everyone can understand.

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