Windows 98 Developer's Handbook [With CDROM Includes All of the Example Codes Used In...]

by Jim Blaney and Ben Ezzell

A thorough reference and guide, this title is for C and C++ programmers who need to learn more about Windows 98's new DLLs and APIs, and who want to develop professional applications. The CD-ROM includes all of the sample code used in the book, plus scores of third-party add-ons, utilities, and commercial demonstration applications. Cover Title

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782121241
• ISBN13: 9780782121247
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 1344 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.0" x 8.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

This book is a valuable resource for any Windows developer

This book discusses and compares WIN32 API programming and MFC programming throughout the book. I haven't yet had time to read the entire book but I hope to as it is relevant to programming any version of Windows, at least at the GUI/Application level. There is a Windows 2000 version of this book and I found it lacking in some of the topics that this book presents - this book is considerably larger as well and is a good investment. It also come with the sample programs on CD ROM and at least one of these is written in WIN32 API C and MFC as well.

A good book, delivers what it promises.

This might not be the best book on Windows programming out there, but I gave it 5 stars because it lives up to its promises (mostly).I have two main complaints, however: (1) "Windows 98" is a misnomer, since the book is really about Windows programming for any version. (2) The authors supposedly tell you how to "make the best use" of MFC, but they mostly try to avoid MFC as far as they can, even if it seems more appropriate. (3) I was surprised to see no treatment of DirectX in the whole PART devoted to graphics programming...Still, the book is informative, and covers broad terrirotry (though in shallow detail at times). The CD-ROM contains all the source code - ALL of it works! In fact, the compiled versions are on the CD-ROM too.

An excellent reference source.

Excellent source of reference for the Win32 API and MFC and how to apply them in developing applications for Windows.