Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013 - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Horton's unique tutorial approach and step-by-step guidance have helped over 100,000 novice programmers learn C++. In Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013, Horton not only guides you through the fundamentals of the standard C++ language, but also teaches you how C++ is used in the latest Visual Studio 2013 environment. Visual Studio 2013 includes major changes to the IDE and expanded options for C++ coding. Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013 will teach you the latest techniques to take your Visual C++ coding to an all-new level.

• C++ language and library changes supported under Visual Studio 2013
• IDE-specific changes for code formatting and debugging
• Changes to the C++ Standard Language for both C++ 11 and the new C++ 14
• And more

Horton introduces you to both Standard C++ and Visual C++ so you can build any component your app requires. Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013 is an indispensable guidebook for any new programmer, and contains plenty of exercises and solutions to help programmers of any level master the important concepts quickly and easily.

From the Back Cover

Learn C++ Programming--and Visual C++ 2013--the faster, easier way

This latest edition of the bestselling book on the C++ language follows the proven approach that has made all of Ivor Horton's C++ books so popular. Horton provides a comprehensive introduction to both the Standard C++ language, and to Visual C++. The book--thoroughly updated for the 2013 release--shows readers how to build real-world applications using Visual C++. No previous programming experience is required. The author uses numerous step-by-step programming examples to guide readers through the ins and outs of C++ development.

Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++ 2013:

• Introduces basic C++ programming concepts and the main ideas embodied in the Visual C++ development environment
• Explains the C++ language from simple procedural programs to classes and object-oriented programming
• Demonstrates how to apply the Standard Template Library (STL) in a wide range of contexts
• Reveals the essential elements present in every Windows desktop application
• Shows how to write Windows applications using the MFC for building a graphical user interface
• Shows how you develop Windows Store apps through a working example of a game that executes under Windows^(R) 8

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

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About the Author

Ivor Horton is one of the preeminent authors of tutorials on the Java, C, and C++ programming languages. He is widely known for the tutorial style of his books, which provides step-by-step guidance that is easily understood. His Beginning Visual C++ books have sold more than 100,000 copies. Horton is also a systems consultant in private practice.