Publisher's Synopsis
"Given .NET induces a sea of change, C++ provides a rock–solid vessel to stand upon and with this book, Tom is your captain."
Michael Lane Thomas, .NET Series Editor
- Master database programming techniques including ODBC, DAO, and ADO
- Harness the power of COM, ATL, COM+, and ATL Server
- Jump right into writing your first MFC application
If Visual C++ .NET can do it, you can do it too . . .
With greater MFC–ATL integration, and a new Web services class, Visual C++ is better than ever in its .NET release the development environment of choice if you want to combine the control and performance of C++ with built–in support for Windows and the .NET Framework. This comprehensive guide by Visual Studio guru Tom Archer shows you how to make the most of Visual C++ .NET, whether youre new to Windows development or an old hand looking for tips on the latest tools and techniques. From user interface and dialog basics to ATL Server, Web services, and managed code, its all you need to get up to speed and get the job done.
Inside, youll find complete coverage of Visual C++ .NET
- Get a MFC programming crash course in UI basics, from menus to GDI to dialogs
- Master multithreading, Internet programming, and other advanced MFC techniques
- Delve into ODBC, ADO, database attributes, XML and other data I/O issues
- Get the scoop on COM and ATLfrom components and eventing to ATL
- Build XML Web services using the new ATL Server class
- Harness the power of COM+
- Discover the secrets of writing managed code
