C++ (VC++) book

Im looking to start C++ and I am looking for a good book to start with, Preferalbly using VC++

suggestions?


thanks

There are links to free online books and tutorials in the FAQ. Have a look at it.

I woul suggest Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days and Thinking in C++ vol.1.

And of course, don;t get a book that deals with VISUAL C++, as it will most certainly be MFC (which we all know is evil).

Z.

Well I aint looking for online books...

And i would like a book that will help me with the VC++ enviroment also, this book isnt just for me as it will really need to be a begginners one. I will have a look at your suggestions thou


cheers.

Well if you are not looking for online books then just look for my suggestions at amazon.com

Doing that :p

MFC is said to be evil, actually I don't know about this because I've never used it, I've only done console programs so far. What I'm wondering is why is MFC such a bad alternative for beginners? Isn't it an easy way to get into windows programming?

MFC is compilcated. It attempts to address ALL aspects of GUI programming in a set of classes. This makes them bloated. The model it uses is somewhat restrictive. These are just a few reasons. You MUST know pointers, and some other basic C++ stuff as well.

Z.

I have a question, how can we make a game in console ? I remember old game like CaptainKeen who was playable in Dos...but what type is that ? Gui? well I am lost :(

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And i would like a book that will help me with the VC++ enviroment also,

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I doubt there will be a book entirely on learning the VC++ IDE, however most MFC books havbe a chapter that teaches you about the IDE.

But wolfenteins 3d and these old game can be make by c++ or VisualC++ ?

The old games were made using straight C, using whatever video type was availible. There was no DirectX or OpenGL, or Windows. They had to program everything themselves.

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