Could anyone recommend good book about programming in windows 7 in C++?
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It is not a book in the classical sense, but it is great, extremely comprehensive when it comes to the Windows API (all new Windows 7 technologies are covered), and normative: MSDN.
Andreas Rejbrand
2010-07-14 16:08:01
Deffo. MSDN is sublime. Most comprehensive help service available. It contains examples, source code, tutorials and API documentation. can be a bit scary to get around at first though.
Glycerine
2010-07-14 16:14:18
@Andreas I do agree that MSDN is ok but somewhat lack of good thorough explanation like for example in Petzold's book where he explains every detail and what we need it for etc. You won't find it in MSDN.
There is nothing we can do
2010-07-14 16:14:31
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Programming is the same in Windows 7 as in any other (NT) version of Windows. The only possible differences are newer header files and changes in the APIs. I don't think that there is a book about them.
lesderid
2010-07-14 16:11:59
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What type of book are you looking for... beginner or advanced? Specific topic? Just syntax? This article might be a good source. Personally, I think the "Sam's Teach Yourself" series are good for beginners: Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days
Beej's Guide to Network Programming. This practically saved my life in a Systems Programming class. I highly recommend this for Network Programming.
Hristo
2010-07-14 16:16:06
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Is there any particular reason you're specifically referring to Windows 7? On a general level, windows programs don't work much differently than they did a decade ago. Taking advantage of windows 7's features just means familiarizing yourself with the new APIs.
If you don't know windows programming to begin with, I'd recommend Programming Windows.
If you already do windows programming, Introducing Windows 7 for Developers may be more up your alley.
Cogwheel - Matthew Orlando
2010-07-14 16:16:25