Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010

The leading author of programming tutorials for beginners introduces you to Visual C++ 2010

Ivor Horton is the preeminent author of introductory programming language tutorials; previous editions of his Beginning Visual C++ have sold nearly 100,000 copies. This book is a comprehensive introduction to both the Standard C++ language and to Visual C++ 2010; no previous programming experience is required.

All aspects of the 2010 release are covered, including changes to the language and the C++ standard..
* Microsoft Visual C++ is one of the most popular C++ development environments and compilers, used by hundreds of thousands of developers
* Ivor Horton's approach to programming tutorials has achieved a huge following; this book gives beginning programmers a comprehensive introduction to both Standard C++ and Visual C++ 2010
* Covers all the language changes in Visual C++ 2010, library additions, new MFC features, changes in the Visual Studio development environment, and more
* Also includes a brief introduction to programming for multicore processors in native C++ and C++/CLR processors
* Nearly 100,000 copies of this book have been sold in previous editions

Beginners seeking a complete education in Visual C++ will find everything they need in Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2010.

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Build real–world applications as you dive into C++ development

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 teaches 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

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INTRODUCTION xxxiii

CHAPTER 1: PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL C++ 2010 1

CHAPTER 2: DATA, VARIABLES, AND CALCULATIONS 35

CHAPTER 3: DECISIONS AND LOOPS 121

CHAPTER 4: ARRAYS, STRINGS, AND POINTERS 167

CHAPTER 5: INTRODUCING STRUCTURE INTO YOUR PROGRAMS 251

CHAPTER 6: MORE ABOUT PROGRAM STRUCTURE 295

CHAPTER 7: DEFINING YOUR OWN DATA TYPES 353

CHAPTER 8: MORE ON CLASSES 435

CHAPTER 9: CLASS INHERITANCE AND VIRTUAL FUNCTIONS 549

CHAPTER 10: THE STANDARD TEMPLATE LIBRARY 645

CHAPTER 11: DEBUGGING TECHNIQUES 755

CHAPTER 12: WINDOWS PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS 807

CHAPTER 13: PROGRAMMING FOR MULTIPLE CORES 843

CHAPTER 14: WINDOWS PROGRAMMING WITH THE MICROSOFT FOUNDATION CLASSES 875

CHAPTER 15: WORKING WITH MENUS AND TOOLBARS 903

CHAPTER 16: DRAWING IN A WINDOW 945

CHAPTER 17: CREATING THE DOCUMENT AND IMPROVING THE VIEW 1009

CHAPTER 18: WORKING WITH DIALOGS AND CONTROLS 1059

CHAPTER 19: STORING AND PRINTING DOCUMENTS 1123

CHAPTER 20: WRITING YOUR OWN DLLs 1175

INDEX 1193

Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for his unique tutorial style, which is readily accessible to both novice and experienced programmers. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice. He previously taught programming for more than 25 years.