Visual C++ 6 in Record Time

by Steven Holzner

As part of the "In Record Time" series, this book is for computer-savvy readers, Web developers, and students who may know other programming languages but are new to Visual C++ Tutorial-type coverage... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782123163
• ISBN13: 9780782123166
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for beginners - Depend-On-Yourself Style !

Well, I loved this book, Actually it is excellent for programmers who are familiar with the old C/C++ and want to catch up with the basics of Visual C++. The author's style is excellent because it makes you rely on yourself to remember the techniques learnt in pervious examples.. But I don't recommend it for professional programmers.

Tried C++ books before & got bored - Then this ones for you

I am not saying this book covers everything in much depth, and it is a benefit if you have at least a basic understanding of C++ before picking it up. But I have tried Loads of C++ books, and none of them kept my interest, I got so bored of reading the same thing over and over and over again generally i just gave up.That didn't happen with this book, it jumps straight in covering topics at a good pace, with examples that illustrate the points well. Some of the programs it demos may be simple, but then how many C++ training books arn't. In fact that is not such a bad thing anyway as its better to keep things fairly simple when focusing on a new topic.The Book has 14 or so chapters, each chapter is clearly broken into 2 or 3 key topics, each with its own demonstration program. By the time you have gone through this book, navigating your way around the VC++ interface is second nature, and you feel confident to go out and experiment on your own, which ultimatly is the best way to learn, i am not sure I would have got that far without the help of this book.If your a begginer with a little background, and no patience to work through 500 pages of an author enjoying his own voice then BUY THIS BOOK!

As soon as I finished the book, I was on my way, programming

I have one year of C++ programming on UNIX machines under my belt. I doubt I would have had the same success without the experience, although, I did have to refresh a lot of topics, because I had not utilized my skills for some time. This book covered the very basics of C++ in one chapter. If you don't know C++, I would recommend finding another book on that subject first, then, when you are ready to learn Visual C++, buy this one. It covers enough information to get you started programming. I just started from the front to the back, followed all the examples and now I've written a relatively basic program that is in use at the University where I work. It might not be Office 97, but it serves its purpose, and I learned a whole lot more while I was in the process of writing the program using this book as a reference. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't have any Windows programming experience, or someone who wants to refresh on the basics. When you get it, don't just put it on your shelf and watch it collect dust, you have to do the examples. Then you can write a book review discussing YOUR first program. Lastly, the concept of the "In Record Time" series has so impressed me, that I have purchased the Visual Basic 6.0 book as well. Be looking for my review in a few weeks if you're interested in that one, too.

The Best Book I've Read!!!

This is by far the best book for learning the basics of Visual C++ 6 programming. I love the chapter where the author talks about Internet programming. I've learned so much from this book.

a good start for beginners

definitely not a book for people who already have some knowledge on Visual C++. However, this book offers a quick start for people who are clueless on the subject. I donot see why it is not possible for someone who goes through the book in a couple of days, gets the basic ideas about V C++, then moves on quickly to some indepth literatures covering the advanced topics. One big thumb up, and a thumb flat for the book.