MFC Programming from the Ground Up

Schildt, Herbert

ISBN 10: 0078825733 / ISBN 13: 9780078825736

Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

Title: MFC Programming from the Ground Up

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: paperback

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

C/C++ wiz and master of all programming things, Herb Schildt describes the MFC class hierarchy and teaches how to use it to create professional-quality Windows programs in record time. Schildt clearly explains how to handle messages, create menus, develop dialog boxes, and handle controls. There are various chapters on new, common controls such as toolbars, tree views, and status bars. The book also covers advanced topics such as Windows 95 console interface, multithreaded multitasking, floating menus, context-sensitive help, and the system registry.

From the Back Cover:

Speed up your application development using the Microsoft Foundation

Classes. Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, has

teamed up with Microsoft's MFC specialist Frank Crockett to create

this completely updated and expanded Second Edition of the

best-selling MFC Programming from the Ground Up. Let these two experts

bring you up to speed on MFC's newest features with this step-by-step

guide that covers the full-range of MFC programming. This fast-paced

tutorial provides ready-to-run examples, programming pointers, and

insider tips. It starts with the basics, including an overview of MFC,

the MFC class hierarchy, and the general form of an MFC program. It

then progresses to the fundamentals of MFC programming, including

message boxes and menus, common controls, graphics, and more. Next,

you will learn abut property sheets and wizards, thread-based

multitasking, and enhanced menus. Finally, you will learn about some

of MFC's newest and most advanced features including ActiveX. Whether

you're a seasoned Windows programmer looking for a quick migration

path to MFC or a beginner just learning to program for Windows, MFC

Programming from the Ground Up has everything that you need.