Visual C++ 6 for Dummies by Bob, Hyman, Michael Arnson

Free Visual C++ “Cheat Sheet” Inside!

Develop Powerful Visual C++ Programs Today! Get the code, confidence, and cunning you need to start programming in Visual C++ right away. Completely updated for Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0, Visual C++(R)6 For Dummies(R) covers everything you need to know to develop powerful utilities, cool games, or multimedia masterpieces – including object-oriented programming, editing, compiling, and debugging. Jump-Start Your Programs – All the Code from the Book on CD-ROM!

• Trial versions of Ultimate Toolbox, and Wise Installation System
• A 15-day trial version of InstallShield Express
• A demo version of Objective Tool Kit

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Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Get the basics under your belt with a quick crash course on Visual C++’s development environment, libraries, wizards, editors, compilers, and debugger
• Develop reliable, reusable 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 window
• Debug programs and correct syntax errors