Would anyone be able to recommend a good Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 book? I have the Visual C++ .NET Bible from years back, but seeing how it's 2 versions older than the current VC++ I really need to upgrade! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers
well.. what exactly do you need it for? is it for learning how to use the program? for learning to program in .NET? or fore learning C++? generally I've stopped buying books as I feel I can find most stuff I need to know on the net or/and on msdn.
I'm going to program and learn the entire language all over again (or at least try to). I'll basically start doing "Hello World" applications all over again.
well if it's c++ you need the book for then maybe one of these: http://www.amazon.com/C++-Programmi..._bbs_sr_2/104-4121877-5430317?ie=UTF8&s=books (written by the creator of c++ never read it myself thought) http://www.amazon.com/C++-Primer-Pl..._bbs_sr_7/104-4121877-5430317?ie=UTF8&s=books (this is the one I own b\c we had to buy it when I was studying, iirc it was pretty good structured)
Get one of the Deitel "ant" books (e.g. "C++ How to Program"). They aren't cheap, but they are some of the best books out there and are regularly used for introductory-intermediate programming courses at many colleges.
Id recommend grabbing one of the Deitel books. If I remember correctly, the Stroustrup book is a bit more advanced, and its more geared toward an in-depth look at using the STL libraries. You might want to give it a read later on, but youre better off starting with something more basic.
Ivor Horton's books are pretty good and will give you a proper grounding in C++ before taking you on to VS specifics. If you buy one of these you won't regret it and it will make for a great reference book (and possible weapon - it's VERY chunky!) I also have Visual C++.net 2003 (natch) Kickstart, by Kate Gregory - that's not bad either but more advanced.
