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Inside COM (Paperback)

by Dale Rogerson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.; Pap/Cdr edition (Jan 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1572313498
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572313491
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
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COM (Component Object Model) forms the foundation of OLE and ActiveX as well as Microsoft's vision for componentised, distributed computing. Inside COM explains COM from the ground up, beginning with a lucid overview of what COM is and what benefits it offers programmers, then delving into the details of its actual operation. While Rogerson provides code samples in C++, the book isn't about C++ nor is it overwhelmed with program listings. Rogerson masterfully starts with a high-level view that doesn't get swamped in unnecessary detail then later fills in the gaps and addresses advanced topics. He offers just the right approach for programmers who might be intimidated by COM's apparent complexity. --Jake Bond

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Shows developers just how critical and accessible COM can be.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inside COM offers a detail view of the COM architecture, 1 Jul 1997
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If you're an engineer that has been, or will be, creating ActiveX controls but you don't know how COM works, this is the book for you. Even though MFC and Microsoft's compiler hide most of the COM functionality when you create ActiveX controls, responsible engineers will want to know what is happening. Inside COM gives you a working knowledge of the COM architecture that will give you inside for component designs. Throughout the course of the book, Rogerson uses real world examples and concise instructions for understanding the COM process for any language, although all of the examples use C++. Upon completing this volume, I now have an excellent understand of COM and DCOM as a software engineer and architect. I do recommend that readers interested in Inside COM have a strong knowledge of C++, the Windows SDKs, and object oriented design.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. A classic introduction to COM, 23 May 1999
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Inside COM is a clear, concise introduction to COM programming through C++. The author starts with a simple non-COM example, and evolves it into a full-fledge COM component, explaining along the way how COM solves various software problems.

This is the best introduction to COM programming I've read. It's better written and more focused than COM/DCOM Primer Plus by Corry, Mayfield, and Cadman, and it's a smoother introduction to COM than Beginning ATL COM Programming by Grimes, et al.

I was able to start doing some simple COM development shortly after reading the book. If your not interested in C++ COM development, or already have experience with COM development, this text will probably not offer you much. However, this book is perfect for programmers new to COM (and even new to C++).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 13 Sep 2001
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WOW. A good book. I would recommend this to anybody who needs a kick start into the COM world. Lots of example code and working examples.

I wish Dale Rogerson would extend this to add a couple of sections on ATL.

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1.0 out of 5 stars the MUMBO JUMBO approach ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good luck finding a better intro book
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