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by Charles Petzold (Author) "This book shows you how to write programs that run under Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 5.0 ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 1100 pages
  • Publisher: MICROSOFT PRESS; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Nov 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 157231995X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572319950
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19 x 7.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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“Look it up in Petzold” remains the decisive last word in answering questions about Windows development. And in PROGRAMMING WINDOWS, FIFTH EDITION, the esteemed Windows Pioneer Award winner revises his classic text with authoritative coverage of the latest versions of the Windows operating system—once again drilling down to the essential API heart of Win32 programming. Topics include: • The basics—input, output, dialog boxes • An introduction to Unicode • Graphics—drawing, text and fonts, bitmaps and metafiles • The kernel and the printer • Sound and music • Dynamic-link libraries • Multitasking and multithreading • The Multiple-Document Interface • Programming for the Internet and intranets Packed as always with definitive examples, this newest Petzold delivers the ultimate sourcebook and tutorial for Windows programmers at all levels working with Microsoft® Windows 95, Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows NT®. No aspiring or experienced developer can afford to be without it. An electronic version of this book is available on the companion CD.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Guide to Programming in Visual C++ Maybe..., 29 Aug 2003
By James (London, England) - See all my reviews
But Programming the Windows API independently it is not. First of all the writer barely mentions explanations to certain aspects of the code and then talks about simple things for ages. For instance he does not tell you how to make a Dialog Box without using a *.rc file that appears in Visual C++. So Borland C++ users (such as me) and left short of what to do since all of the code over the internet is Visual C++ based only.

However, at the end of the day this IS the best book for the Windows API. The examples that come along with the code do actually work, and everything is explained simply to the reader.

5/5 stars if you are using Visual C++, but if you using Borland C++, be very, very wary.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to Windows programming., 7 Nov 2002
By A.Sims (Hadfield, Derbyshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is quite a good book. Though Petzold devotes quite a chunk of space to Unicode which is really only of use if you are programming for NT and he glosses over common controls in one sentence, it is non the less an excellent introduction to programming for Windoze in C.

Previously I had bought Herbert Schildts book, Windows 98 programming which glossed over some of the subjects that Petzold covers in more detail. However, Schildt does cover common controls very well. I discovered that with both Schildts and Petzolds book on Windows I had all the information I needed to write Windows applications.

That said, if you are not fluent in C you will find both of these books hard going and I would recommend that newcomers learn C in a character mode environment such as DOS before attempting to program in Windows.

Worth the money? I'd say yes, buy both books.

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It IS definitive !, 1 Oct 1999
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I have wasted a lot of money on books trying to learn Windows programming and have been easily confused by MFC. After working through this book, I can now understand MUCH more about where MFC is coming from, not to mention being able to get to grips with REAL Windows programming. If your buying just one book....buy this one!
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Petzold has become the Bible of windows programming using good old-fashioned C rather than C++. Whether MS Press has leaned on him, I know not, but the chapter on common controls... Read more
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This book is great! No other book for windows programming has explained source codes of a book in such details. As a programmer, the best way of learning is reading codes. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book rules
If you know how to program in C but not Windows, this is the book for you. To paraphrase Petzold's words, you need to understand two things: basic C programming, and how to use... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start for Windows programming
This book is a great guide to Windows API programming. Beginners can read it straight through (over 1000 pp.) as I did to start out, using it as a rather extensive tutorial. Read more
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This book is a exellent guide to anyone just sarting to program in Windows. If you're moving from DOS or console programimg into Windows, then this is book is for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to get you on your way!
I would reference this book as the "bible" of win32 programming. This book covers many features of the Windows 95/98/NT features including printing, MDI, Mouse,... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners...
This book shows basic way to use the Win32 API. If you need to know more you have to search in another books or SDK documentation. It's a good way to start programming in Windows.
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