Windows Programming With C++
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Author Description
Written for programmers familiar with C++, this guide introduces the code and components for writing Windows programs. Individual chapters explain the graphics device interface (GDI), control elements, bitmaps, the creation of menus, multi-threading, Win32 application programming interface (API) functions and structures, and the DirectX API. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the technical requirements and architectural components necessary for developing functional applications within the Windows operating system environment using C++. The author, Henning Otte Hansen, provides a structured approach for programmers already proficient in C++ to transition into Windows-specific development. By utilizing the Win32 API and DirectX frameworks, the book establishes a methodology for managing system resources, graphical interfaces, and concurrent processing tasks.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) and bitmap manipulation.
- Implementation strategies for control elements and custom menu creation.
- Technical guidance on multi-threading and process management in Windows.
- Practical application of Win32 API functions and DirectX integration.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a practical reference for developers moving from general C++ programming to specific Windows environment tasks. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a solid foundation in object-oriented programming principles.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201758814
ISBN-13:
9780201758818
Computer Science
Computer programs
Programming
Windows
C++
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