Going Visual, where do I start?

[chpicker]

I decided to try to learn C/C++ recently. I think I've succeeded rather well compared to the time I've put in. However, I'm starting to realize that programming for the console and programming for Windows is a HUGE leap. I've been programming in Visual FoxPro 6.0 for about a year now, but that is NOTHING like programming in Visual C++. VFP is very fast when it comes to data processing, but it's painfully slow at just about everything else, especially when it comes to visual controls.

Where would be a good starting point for someone familiar with C/C++ to learn how to program for Windows using Visual C++? I've gone through the tutorials in MSDN, but I just didn't "get it". They seem to assume some experience with previous versions which I don't have.

 

[skinah]

I know how you feel, I just done a short course in C++ and am now trying to move over to the visual side...

Try these two things...

this site..

http://www.cpp-home.com/

and also use imesh / morpheous to get some files called

"learn c++in 21 days"
"learn c++ in 24 hours"

The titles are a joke as the reading is very hard so it'll take about 5 times as long as they claim it will

Good luck and if you find any other good ways to learn let me know at matt@pcmus.com thanks.

 

[Guest_imported]

The Visual C++ 6.0 Bible is good. ISBN 0-7645-3228-6

I've been programming in VC almost every day of my life for the past six years and it still comes in handy.

One tip is to make sure you have your C++ skills and know what you're doing or you'll waste lots of time. Read "the bible" and play around with code before you start. You won't regret it.

Have fun,

Brother C