- Paperback: 736 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (16 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201407213
- ISBN-13: 978-0201407211
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.4 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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"This book is definitely not a rehash of existing documents. It is not a 'how-to' book--it is a 'how does it work' book." --Dean McCrory, MFC Development Lead Finally, a book on MFC that fills the gap between "Using the Wizards" Visual C++ books, product documentation and MFC source code. MFC Internals is a guide to what goes on inside the Microsoft Foundation Classes, giving you unique and in-depth information on undocumented MFC classes, utility functions and data members, useful coding techniques, and critical analysis of the way various MFC classes work and how they all fit together. The first half of the book covers core Windows graphical user interface classses and their supporting classes; the second half covers subjects like OLE that are extensions to the basic Windows support. You'll become an expert at understanding MFC implementation details by: *exploring under the hood of MFC's document/view architecture to learn about view synchronization, printing and even print preview *diving deep into undocumented aspects of MFC serialization and undocumented classes like CPreview, CPreviewDC, CMirrorFile, CDockBar, etc.*finally learning how MFC and OLE work together under the hood, and how OLE controls are implemented *building the skills that help you investigate and understand MFC source code on your own MFC Internals focuses on MFC 4. 0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Most key "internal" concepts also apply to previous versions, but where they don't, the authors warn you with a version note. The book's disk contains example code and the MFC FAQ file, and be sure to check out Appendix A, a handy MFC source code field guide. MFC Internals is an essential guide to tapping MFC's rich and robust application framework and applying advanced MFC knowledge in world-class Windows applications. 0201407213B04062001
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"This book is definitely not a rehash of existing documents. It is not a 'how-to' book--it is a 'how does it work' book." --Dean McCrory, MFC Development Lead Finally, a book on MFC that fills the gap between "Using the Wizards" Visual C++ books, product documentation and MFC source code. MFC Internals is a guide to what goes on inside the Microsoft Foundation Classes, giving you unique and in-depth information on undocumented MFC classes, utility functions and data members, useful coding techniques, and critical analysis of the way various MFC classes work and how they all fit together.
The first half of the book covers core Windows graphical user interface classses and their supporting classes; the second half covers subjects like OLE that are extensions to the basic Windows support. You'll become an expert at understanding MFC implementation details by:
- exploring under the hood of MFC's document/view architecture to learn about view synchronization, printing and even print preview
- diving deep into undocumented aspects of MFC serialization and undocumented classes like CPreview, CPreviewDC, CMirrorFile, CDockBar, etc.
- finally learning how MFC and OLE work together under the hood, and how OLE controls are implemented
- building the skills that help you investigate and understand MFC source code on your own
MFC Internals focuses on MFC 4.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Most key "internal" concepts also apply to previous versions, but where they don't, the authors warn you with a version note. The book's disk contains example code and the MFC FAQ file, and be sure to check out Appendix A, a handy MFC source code field guide.
MFC Internals is an essential guide to tapping MFC's rich and robust application framework and applying advanced MFC knowledge in world-class Windows applications.
0201407213B04062001
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There's a real need for good books on this subject but I see two major areas for improvement
1)The scope is too large. The entire 700 pages could be devoted to a one subject, such as the inner workings of Embedding/Linking.
2)Looks like it was written based on a collection of notes from running the debugger. Frankly, if this is what I'm going to get I'd rather use the debugger than a long list of this calls that, that call that ....... This goes on for pages; how about some freak'n diagrams guys???
Anyway, the book did help, and I got my money's worth, but think they should make another pass at it.
Randall Edick
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Easily the most informative MFC book in the market. Unlike the typical MFC books being sold in most book stores today which are mostly littered with AppWizard code, this book actually talks about how MFC works and does an extremely good job in doing so. If you are a serious MFC programmer who wants to know how MFC really works undercover then buy this book.
Format:Paperback
It opens all hidden corners of MFC and offers you the way to find yourself. If you are developing MFC extention classes then the reading of this book will multiply your efforts by the factor of 4.
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The best book for really getting to know MFC
This is the best and most often used book I have on MFC. Once you've got to grips with your beginning MFC books buy this one.
Published on 24 Feb 2000
Excellent MFC Internals discussion
I used this book as my primary study material for the Using Visual C++ w/ MFC MCSD exam and passed on the first try (800+). Read more
Published on 7 April 1999
Great Stuff
Generally good for MFC internals, but can include more on MFC COM programming (esp. controls)
Published on 22 Sep 1998
This is a MUST for any MFC programmer
If you are new to MFC, and you want to know what is going on, or experinced programer, this book is a MUST. In depth coverage. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 1997
The best book for seeing MFC under the hood
This book is a really cool book for programmers who have had some experience with MFC. The book gives a very thorough explanation of the class library architecture. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 1997
Great for experienced windows C++ programmers
The under-the-hood treatment of MFC is very useful, especially the chapters on OLE with MFC.
Warning this book is not for beginners. Read more
Warning this book is not for beginners. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 1997
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