Win32 System Programming
Author Description
This book shows experienced programmers, primarily those familiar with UNIX, how to write multi-tasked and distributed applications for the new 32-bit Windows operating systems, Windows NT and Windows 95. Distinguishing it from other Windows books that cover the graphical user interface elements of Windows, this book focuses on core operating system resources, such as memory, processes, files, communication, and security.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the core mechanisms of the Windows 32-bit operating system environment to enable the development of high-performance, multi-tasked, and distributed applications. Johnson M. Hart provides a technical framework for programmers transitioning from UNIX environments to the Windows NT and Windows 95 architectures. By prioritizing system-level resources over graphical interface design, the text establishes a rigorous methodology for managing memory, process synchronization, and inter-process communication.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of Windows NT and Windows 95 system architecture
- Implementation strategies for multi-threaded and distributed computing
- Technical documentation on file system management and security protocols
- Comparative studies between UNIX system calls and Win32 API equivalents
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for developers migrating legacy systems to the Windows 32-bit platform. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a precise manual for low-level system programming.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN-10:
0201634651
ISBN-13:
9780201634655
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