27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not for beginners, May 27 2008
By E. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Windows via C/C++ (Hardcover)
I have been programming for over 10 years, but my Windows specific C++ programming is relatively weak due to inexperience with it. Note that if you are in the same boat, you will need additional resources (web based, help files, other books) on top of this book as this book assumes you are already proficient in creating Windows apps.
They make no attempt to tell you otherwise, it is an expert level book - but even if you already know C++ well, there is much Windows specific details that this assumes you know.
Great book and very useful, just not entry level, so know that going in.
30 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must-read book for Windows developer, Jan 9 2008
By Vyacheslav Lanovets - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Windows via C/C++ (Hardcover)
I like 5th edition of this famous book. They returned I/O part that was not present in the 4th edition. The book has all updates for Windows Vista new API features. This book is worth reading even for advanced developers.
What I don't like about this book is its size: because of thick paper the book is huge and it is hard to carry it around. Unfortunately, all Microsoft Press books suffer from this.
Also the book is missing information about in what version of Windows different API first appeared. Now the book says most of the time that API is supported on Windows Vista. I would also like to see it directly in the book whether the function is supported in Windows CE.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent foundation, Feb 8 2008
By Yvonne Eu - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Windows via C/C++ (Hardcover)
I'm a beginner in Windows programming and I'm glad I've found this book. I like how it focuses on "whys" and the correct usage of the described system elements. The authors also give enough details about specific APIs so, if reading for an intro, it's possible to follow without having MSDN handy. The code samples are very helpful, especially the mini-applications. The book doesn't concentrate on diagnostics/debugging though, you'd need some other volume for that.