using namespace std;All other 90 plus programs work fine with the exception of 3 programs that use the slider control: Ex07f-sliders, Ex08e-DialogMsgMap, Ex08f_DialogMsgMapIcon.
The compilation error in the function OnVScroll() can be fixed by replacing the type CWnd* with CScrollBar*.
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Summary: A Real MFC Book
Review: This is by far the best book on MFC programming I'v ever seen on the market. I had C++ programming background before reading this book. I had tried on tackling several books on MFC but failed to proceed. They all confuses me how Microsoft construct the MFC and how we as developers can build something on it. I think it's not because the authors don't know VC very well. It's because they don't know the readers very well. Prof. Richard wrote this book on the reads' side and everything is just neat and clear. I guess start from this book together with Beginning VC++ programming written by Ivor Horton, you will build your confidence beating VC++.
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Summary: More than an introduction
Review: I couldn't say more about the workmanship of this text. The guy nailed it. I wish he would write the next one. True to form, the book gives an excellent introduction, but the treatment of the subject is so good, the title is a bit modest.
In a masterfully developed discussion, Jones uses simple console apps in Part1 to explain objects and MFC. In Part2, he goes deeper but uses handcrafted MFC apps instead of relying on the visual tools and wizard, cleverly eliminating the noise and black magic. In Part3 he brings in the visual tools to complete the discussion and get into meatier topics. The book is rich with excellent diagrams that adeptly illustrate the subtle connections in windows architecture. The code snippets are well organized and highlighted to show the inter-relationships as well. I still refer to this book.
If you've been around Windows C++ programming at all, you know it can be both the easiest and hardest programming to do. Once you know the tricks you can move mountains. Any book that gets you there quickly is literally worth its weight in gold.
Top marks to Richard M. Jones.
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Summary: This is a 'must buy'
Review: If you have a reasonable grasp of C++ (classes / objects, construction destruction, inheritance, overloading) and are ready for MFC, definiately get this book.
Now, ready for jump school, private? You will be on a plane, you will take off, and you will jump. No kidding, this is an MFC assault book for the beginner. You won't believe the ground you've covered in one week. Schedule yourself extra time to play around with the examples provided.
Luckily I read this before Prosise 'Programming MFC' and was glad that I did. This book basically outlined most of what you can do with MFC, Prosise provides the details of how MFC works and what the 'gotchas' are.
If you are shopping and buying TODAY, place this book and Jeff Prosise 'Programming MFC 2nd Ed.' in your cart.
Good luck.
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Summary: Borrow this book
Review: This book provides a decent introduction to the topic with enough examples to show you how to put together a working MFC program. But it leaves you hungry for more. If you can find it in the library it's worth taking home to introduce yourself to MFC.
If you want something that will get you started with the basics and act as a thorough reference for the future, check out Jeff Prosise's Programming Windows With MFC. Although Prosise's book may seem intimidating at over 1000 pages, it will get you started and keep you going.
It's possible that the level of detail Jones offers is just right for you though. In which case I say, go for it. It may be exactly what you need.
Any time you have a choice of which programming book to buy (i.e. your boss or professor isn't assigning it), go to brick and mortar land or find a friend with the book(s), and make an investment of 15-20 minutes per title and see which one has the content and style that suits you.
My feeling is that Prosise is just as strong on the basics as Jones with plenty of readable examples. Once you get past the basics Prosise's book will provide depth and reference material to keep you busy for a long time.
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Summary: programmingglitch
Review: If you want to do some professional programming this book is almost a waste. It is very basic. VERY BASIC. Doesnt answer any of the basic questions. Okay. With MFC and SDI and MDI and all the supposedly cool and hyper smart stuff we at least hope to go beyond writing codes in SDI and MDI for saying "Hello World", and typing three stings as a document file. If that is supposed to be smartness....god save the world. No Help. With anything. Wont help you write a windows application. Unless ofcourse, you are the hello world kid. And get an ego boost once your hello world works!
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Summary: Not passed page 2 - fixed
Review: About the book having been written for a previous version of MFC - The console applications in chapters 1 through 3 will run fine after you replace
#include <iostream.h>
with
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
All other 90 plus programs work fine with the exception of 3 programs that use the slider control: Ex07f-sliders, Ex08e-DialogMsgMap, Ex08f_DialogMsgMapIcon.
The compilation error in the function OnVScroll() can be fixed by replacing the type CWnd* with CScrollBar*.
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Summary: Watch out
Review: Unfortunately Intro to MFC Prog with Visual C++ by R Jones is written for a previous version of Visual C++. Since I have Visual C++.NET 2003, I couldn't get beyond page 2. Neither the book nor the authors web site tells you what version is required.
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Summary: Excellent MFC Book
Review: This book is my favourite MFC book I have ever read. If you want to begin programming with MFC, surely begin with this book. Examples are so so good. It's not a Wizard definition book, it's really MFC Mastery. My real rating is 10 stars but I can not rate it from here. :)
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I just want to say that this book is excellent. It has a lot of examples and they're very well explained.
Thank You!
