- Paperback: 656 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (31 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201695898
- ISBN-13: 978-0201695892
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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- #49 in Books > Computers & Internet > Hardware
- #68 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Languages & Tools > Object Oriented
- #88 in Books > Computers & Internet > Microsoft Windows
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Written for the advanced C++ programmer, ATL Internals reveals the inner workings of the Active Template Library (ATL), the toolkit of choice for building today's lightweight Internet and server components.
The book begins with a tour of the ATL code generated by the Microsoft Visual C+&# 6 AppWizard. The authors introduce fundamental ATL programming issues here, but they do not provide a general introduction to COM or ATL; they assume that readers have a good deal of background in both C C++ and COM.
The book focuses on the extremely useful ATL support classes for managing strings (BSTRs), variants, and smart pointers. It covers the classes that help instantiate COM components (and examines support for different threading models and "creator" classes). The guide continues with object internals--covering object maps and the classes used to manage them--and interfaces, including aggregates and various interface design options. Information on ATL's support for persistence, which lets objects save and restore their state; on how ATL supports basic containers; and on interfaces that work with the Standard Template Library (STL) in C C++ is well done.
Later sections explain how to work with windows and ActiveX controls. After some material on events (and connection points), the authors reveal ATL support for basic window operations, including dialogs. For building a custom ActiveX control, the authors provide an excellent example of a nicely functional visual control. (This code will prove invaluable since it illustrates all the essentials of ATL component programming.) --Richard Dragan
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"I've often thought that I should write a book on how ATL works. After reading ATL Internals, I don't think there would be much left for me to write about." — Jim Springfield, Inventor of ATL, Microsoft Corporation
"This book is the definitive reference for ATL programmers. The chapter on CcomObject is worth the price alone." — Don Box, COM guy, DevelopMentor
"Brent and Chris are always technically accurate and present the information in a well written, easy to understand manner... I bought it and I'm the ATL Development Lead! " — Christian Beaumont, ATL Development Lead, Microsoft Corporation
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
covers ground no other ATL book covers and hence I have given it 5 stars. Could have been more thorough but what it does explain is well explained and therefore I recommed this book for anyone to buy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nice book for understanding the simpler and more complex aspects of using ATL. However it is difficult to read as you get more tired. No extra information is being provided on in-depth topics, so you have to cope with the existing content... In general it is a worth having it book ... I've learned a lot with it...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I finally got my copy and after reading most of it in one go I have to say that this book simply should be considered the official ATL developer's guide. It covers all aspects of ATL, including its flaws and pitfalls, and really shows the simplicity, flexibility and elegance of ATL. The authors go beyond enumerating (pun) the classes and their purposes but dwell into the internals and plumbing of ATL, thus justifying the title. The book reflects the authors' active part in the ATL community, their engagement in the ATL mailing list and forums. If you're a developer eager to leverage your COM and ATL knowledge and understanding, this book is a must !
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More than essentail
For anyone using ATL this has to be the most useful resource published to date. Starting with the basics such as the ATL smart types, CComObject and its friends, the book takes... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 1999 by "davewil"
A must have for VC++ lovers
This is one of the best book on advanced COM development in VC++. Unlike most of the books on ATL, this book focuses more on the usage of ATL as a tool rather than the COM itself. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 1999
Very professional book
This book covers ATL Internals in a very professional and essential way.I would recommend to read this book only after dealing with simple COM objects , and getting familiar with... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
good book if you know ATL
If you know COM, DCOM, and ATL, this is a great book. If you don't, then get Active Template Library from Tom Armstrong, and after you've read it then come back and read this... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 1999
Great for advanced beginners, has examples and theory
This book is great for advanced beginners, those who are already familiar with the very basics of using ATL, but would like to know more. It has both code examples (that work! Read more
Published on 8 July 1999
The Best Book On ATL
ATL INTERNALS is simply the BEST BOOK on this subject.
The authors dissected the entire ATL architecture and explained how all the pieces fit together and work as the grand... Read more
Published on 8 July 1999
Unravels many mysteries!
ATL is a maze of templates and macros, some nested three layers deep! But because no matter how many macros and templates Microsoft uses to try and "simplify" things,... Read more
Published on 6 July 1999
Chapter 3 is awesome!!!
I took an exacto knife and sliced chapter 3 and chapter 7 out of the binding and made them into separate books (I call them 'minibooks'). This book has got 'mojo'.
Published on 2 July 1999
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It seems there are only two states of ATL competency. Either you can trust the Wizards, close your eyes and think of England, or you're an ATL Guru who actually thinks tear-offs... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 1999
The only "wizards" are the authors
Ahh, what a joy to read and re-read. Well organized, inciteful and clearly written. Gets into the core of ATL without being boring or obtuse. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 1999
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