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This text focuses on the skills needed by C++ programmers. Each chapter presents a topic through the use of examples.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Save the trees, 9 Jul 1999

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I too found the long source code listings of this book peculiar. One of the main problems I also found with this book was that the author didn't go into deep detail with any of the aspects of MFC programming. He simply gave one or two short (and I found ludicrously easy) examples, then finished up with some lame statement such as "now you're a C++ pro."

I was surprised that I could read a 500 page book so quickly, but then I realized that half of it was just the useless source code I skipped. Save the trees, and find a book with some real content.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible! Look elsewhere for a good book on VC++6, 16 May 1999

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This book was a joke, it had to be. Skill 1 and 2 were a decent overview of C++ and OOP, but beyond that, the skill lessons were useless.

Do yourself a favor and look for a different book, you'll be glad you did.

Mine will make a good paperweight until next winter when I can burn it in the fireplace.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As soon as I finished the book, I was on my way, programming, 10 May 1999

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I have one year of C++ programming on UNIX machines under my belt. I doubt I would have had the same success without the experience, although, I did have to refresh a lot of topics, because I had not utilized my skills for some time. This book covered the very basics of C++ in one chapter. If you don't know C++, I would recommend finding another book on that subject first, then, when you are ready to learn Visual C++, buy this one. It covers enough information to get you started programming. I just started from the front to the back, followed all the examples and now I've written a relatively basic program that is in use at the University where I work. It might not be Office 97, but it serves its purpose, and I learned a whole lot more while I was in the process of writing the program using this book as a reference. I recommend it to anyone who doesn't have any Windows programming experience, or someone who wants to refresh on the basics. When you get it, don't just put it on your shelf and watch it collect dust, you have to do the examples. Then you can write a book review discussing YOUR first program. Lastly, the concept of the "In Record Time" series has so impressed me, that I have purchased the Visual Basic 6.0 book as well. Be looking for my review in a few weeks if you're interested in that one, too.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not good, okay ONLY for beginners to Visual C++ 6
The author teaches you minimal basics of using Visual C++ 6. Personally, I found the author hard to follow, and kept flipping back and forth through the book to find the... Read more

Published on 29 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book I've Read!!!
This is by far the best book for learning the basics of Visual C++ 6 programming. I love the chapter where the author talks about Internet programming. Read more

Published on 25 April 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good learning resource
I was glad to find that I wasnt the only one who found this book very hard to follow. As a CNE/MCSE with Visual Basic experience, I expected this book to do what many others... Read more

Published on 3 April 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars MFC Source code dump and programmatic errors
I teach programming for a University and was impressed by the Visual Basic in Record Time from the same publisher. Read more

Published on 26 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Please, do yourself a favor and look for a different book.
The cover sates that the reader will learn by example. What this means is: "Do you want to know how to make a window or menu? OK, here is the code. Read more

Published on 5 Feb 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Takes off, climbs to 5000' then promptly crashes
He started out with a pretty darn good explanation of classes. From there this whole book is a bust. Read more

Published on 31 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars a good start for beginners
definitely not a book for people who already have some knowledge on Visual C++. However, this book offers a quick start for people who are clueless on the subject. Read more

Published on 4 Dec 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money.
Useless examples.. hardly more info than the manuals.

Published on 16 Sep 1998

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