Synopsis
Explains how to program search engine spiders, agents for Web reconnaissance, and interactive assistants that will use and interpret data, adapt to changes, and serve multiple users.
From the Author
A handbook for agent/bot developers who program in MFCThis book is intended to acquaint intermediate-to-advanced level MFC programmers with the disciplines involved in writing bots, spiders, and intelligent agents. A handbook on the subject seemed to be missing for Visual C++, which is what prompted me to write one. Because bot development requires familiarity with many technologies, reference sections are included on underlying technology areas such as Internet access, database access, and e-mail programming. Just about every chapter ends in a concrete programming example to turn the theory into practice. I've worked hard to provide a quality handbook. It isn't a rehash of someone else's documentation, as is the case with many technical books. This material was learned the hard way over the years.
I've tried to appeal to two audiences: (1) developers who want to know the nuts and bolts of how everything works and (2) developers who need to get a job done and are unconcerned with the underlying mechanics. For the former group, I've included theory and reference material. For the latter group, the C++ classes included on CD provide you with a set of ready-to-use tools for Internet access, site crawling, database I/O, and e-mail access. For both groups, the many practical code examples should be helpful.
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