Microsoft Visual C++ Resources Required.... Pls Help.

[Daemon_UK]

I really want to learn C++ and fast, can you guys help me out??

Any C++ Programmers here recommend any good sites (tutorials)/ books on .... ??

• Learning C++ for Beginners?

• Sites that built Database Apps, but then go through the process of building it?

• Object Orientated Programming?

• Microsoft Visual C++ Programming Apps for Beginners

• Creating DirectX Games with VC++

Basically any help would be appricated, what shall I look for, where to start.

Cheers

 

[Doomguy]

Learning C++ isnt easy and learning DirectX will be very difficult. Be prepared to spend a few months learning it. The win32api is also a bitch to program in.

 

[Insomnium]

You'll have to start with the basics and work your way up. Here are some great books : C++ Primer , Thinking in C++ (a book on OOP which is also available for FREE online just search on google.com for it), The C++ Programming Language, and Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days. Once you learn all about C++ in general you can move on into graphics and what not.

 

[Daemon_UK]

Can ne1 with C++ coding experiance reply??

Let us know your thoughts.

Cheers

 

[Argo]

Well, programming in VC++ is easy, however, using Win32 API isn't. The best API book out there is Programming Windows 5th edition. You should also give MFC a try. Programming in DirectX is a subject of its own, and I wouldn't try it until you have mastered VC++.

 

[Daemon_UK]

Ok, so far I got 2 books. Because of previous knowledge, I have sort of flown through them.

So I have a good idea of the syntax, and I can program quite well within the DOS enviroment, but Im lost when it comes to building a program to use with Windows..

Man, using VB is much easier.. Can ne1 tell me what I am missing..

Or do I need to get a good API Book?

Or can ne1 recommend a good, "yeah you learn the C++ Syntax, but heres how to build an app to run in Windows!" book.

 

[Doomguy]

Charles Petzold's Win32 programming book is the best for raw win32api I hear.