I was technical editor for the book “Ivor Horton’s Beginning Visual C++ 2010“, published by Wiley. According to the author:
I would particularly like to thank my technical editor, Marc Gregoire, for doing such an outstanding job of reviewing the text and checking out all the code fragments and examples in the book. His many constructive comments and suggestions for better ways of presenting the material has undoubtedly made the book a much better tutorial.
Below is a description of what you can expect from the book.
By following author Ivor Horton’s accessible tutorial approach and detailed examples you can quickly become an effective C++ programmer. Thoroughly updated for the 2010 release, this book introduces you to the latest development environment and teached you how to build real-world applications using Visual C++. With this book by your side, you are well on your way to writing applications in both versions of C++ and becoming a successful C++ programmer.
Ivor Horton’s Beginning Visual C++ 2010:
- Teaches the essentials of C++ programming using both of the C++ language technologies supported by Visual C++ 2010.
- Shares techniques for finding errors in C++ programs and explains general debugging principles.
- Discusses the structure and essential elements that are present in every Windows application.
- Demonstrates how to develop native Windows applications using the Microsoft Foundation Classes.
- Guides you through designing and creating substantial Windows applications in both C++ and C++/CLI.
- Features numerous working examples and exercises that help build programming skills.