MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Second Edition

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Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for MCSE certification for Windows Server 2003all in one box! Covering Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, and 70-294, these four, all-new Microsoft study guides pack the tools and features that exam candidates want mostincluding in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective reviews; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. They also provide real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and experience that you can apply to the job.

Customer Reviews:

Good info for a cheap price.......2007-09-27

This series covers all of what I need to know for MCSE. It comes with a nice price. Well worth it.

This can teach old dogs new tricks.......2007-09-02

This is a one of a kind Self Pace training course that has taugh this old dog new trick... I am well pleased with the results and indepth and detail of the material...

Good Product ! excellent training material.......2007-07-29

This kit is a must for everybody who is intrested in getting certified for the first 4 core exams of the MCSE certificate.

Foreigners outside of USA, please keep in mind that your package may be opened by customs en therefore its resealed and its possible that your package will get damaged (like i had). Books & CDs where in good condition but the box which keeps that books in place was damaged.

Besides that this kit will give you a voucher for 15& of discount on all 4 exams which are valid till 2010.

Excellent Condition.......2007-06-27

The study guides I ordered came to me in excellent condition and I paid half the retail cost. I couldn't be happier.

MCSE Here I Come. :0).......2007-05-24

Sofar this Purchase is a great investment to my Career Future.

Core C# and .NET: The Complete and Comprehensive Developer's Guide to C# 2.0 and .NET 2.0 (Core Series)

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One of the best books for .NET and C#
Pretty good read
Comprehansive BUT BOOORING
Impressive, impressive
good for beginners

Core C# and .NET: The Complete and Comprehensive Developer's Guide to C# 2.0 and .NET 2.0 (Core Series)
Stephen C. Perry
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ASIN: 0131472275

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One of the best books for .NET and C#.......2007-03-30

Core C# and .NET, read cover to cover would almost cover the entire 70-536 exam (.NET 2.0 Frameworks Application Development Foundation). Take the title of this book to heart - it is C# AND .NET. This book is without any doubt my most valued C# or .NET book to date.

I think a better title would be "Lean the.NET Framework inside and out! ...with plenty of code examples provided in C#"

Quick Note: I was using the Microsoft Training Kit For Exam 70-536( .NET 2.0 Frameworks Application Development Foundation). I read it cover to cover. While it is essential reading if you are going to take the exam, the Training Kit is full of gaps and errors. In some cases, incorrect information that needs to be unlearned (this has become a known fact about the book in the blogosphere and forums)

...I went to a local book seller and read C# books for hours with a goal of finding the right one to fill on those gaps. "Core C# and .NET" managed to clarify "chapters" of confusion from the Training Kit in 15 minutes of reading - I slammed the book shut and got up and paid for it. Slammed it shut because I was aggravated with Microsoft - Stuff I was struggling to understand was so clear to me because of this book. Good writing, knowledge, and frankly, a good teaching style.

I have since come to love this book and I have had it for only a week.

If you want to "Learn the.NET Framework inside and out!" this is the book!

Pretty good read.......2006-03-11

I bought this book actually as a supplement and direct comparison to Andrew Troelsen's "Pro C# 2005 and the .NET 2.0 Platform". I think "Core C#" spends a little more time on more basic concepts, resulting in an even briefer treatment of some more advanced topics than Troelsen's book gives.

However, the book is still pretty good, for the sections of it that I've read. (I can only read so many C# language primers!) And I will say that there is a topic or two in here -- such as printer output with GDI+, that Troelsen makes no mention of at all.

My conclusion? Get both books! I have both and plan on hanging on to them for a long time to come.

Comprehansive BUT BOOORING.......2006-02-23

It's a good book, but you know it is one of those books where you have to be either forced to read it or VEEERY interested in reading it, I'm faling asleep every 2-3 pages. I wish he would borrow his stile from Robert Vieira or someone with at least remote sence of humor ... but as far as technicality goes it is OK.

Impressive, impressive.......2006-01-29

It's impressive how a programmer with over 25 years of experience makes so many technical mistakes. He still assumes that you can't overload operators with Visual Basic. You can, believe me.

He tells people that the compilers ship with the SDK. No, they don't. They do ship with the runtime. And the Command Prompt installs with the IDE? Holy Chicken! Actually, it installs with the SDK. The only exception here is C++ Express, which still comes with the command prompt.

Then he proudly tells you how to compile a program named winform.cs with the command line compiler, like so:

csc /t:winform.exe /r:System.Windows.Forms.dll winform.cs

Try that. It won't compile. It should be:

csc /t:winexe winform.cs

Nothing more and nothing less. Why should you reference the System.Windows.Forms.dll and leave out the other two required namespaces? Well, if an author can't get such simple things right, then I think he has no business in writing books for experienced programmers.

Those who are experienced won't need guidance on how to write a simple form and such ridiculous stuff. Unfortunately, the lowest possible rating here is one star, so that's why he got one star and not less. Especially the first part contains more grammatical errors than other editors would let slip through for an entire book of this size.

Personally, this is the first and the last book from Perry that I have bought. And yes, it's also the last one from Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference I bought. Perhaps they should hire some editors who actually know their job. This one's the most disappointing book on programming I have ever bought. It might be useful for programmers at an elementary level, but it's a far cry from advanced level.

good for beginners.......2006-01-11

I am a begginer of C#, while have C/C++ experience
for several years.
After reading this book, I feel this book is good
for experienced other language programmers.

Topics are surely many but getting informations from
this book, you will be able to get some clues for
searching more deep issues in MSDN Library.

But one thing I was dissapointed is missing 'using'
statement for the scope management and Transaction
classes introduced in .NET 2.0.

Average customer rating:

Not to be confused with Rebecca's Riordan's
Some good information, but too scattered to be useful
Not for the ADO novice but for those with a little hands on.
Excellent Work
Very complete. C# & VB.net code included with samples

Microsoft ADO.NET (Core Reference)
David Sceppa
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Microsoft ADO .NET core reference demonstrates how to use ActiveX Data Objects .NET (ADO .NET) to access, sort, and manipulate data in enterprise-wide, Web-enabled applications. Readers learn best practices for writing, testing, and debugging database app

Customer Reviews:

Not to be confused with Rebecca's Riordan's.......2006-06-01

This is the best ADO.NET out there. Do not confuse this with Rebecca's (that would be a tragedy).

This has in-depth coverage and has helped me so much, I can't thank David Sceppa enough. I look forward to his 2005 coverage and I hope it is as good as this.

Some good information, but too scattered to be useful.......2006-03-29

I like some parts of this book...I really do. But time and time again, when I need an example of how to do something, I have to go to many different sections to find the information.

I wish the book was structured in more segmented blocks. Give me one clear section on Datasets. Give me a clear section on DataAdapters, etc.

In the Dataset chapter, the author INSISTS on using a DataAdapter throughout the chapter. Everything is then based on that, forcing me to hunt and peck everywhere for an example on how to add data from an XML file, for example (which is extremely easy...one line of code...so it shouldn't take me dozens of pages to find the info).

If I were writing the chapter, I would start out with a top-down approach of all of the different ways a dataset could be used, what it is, etc. I would partition the chapter by sticking in the front of the chapter an "about" datasets part, followed by a top down "loading data" part, then "retrieving data" part.

I would expand the examples to be more meaningful. I find the scant examples making me desperate for more useful information during a project i am developing. I admit it..I don't know much about datasets, but my usage of them is a heck of a lot simpler than the author makes them out to be. MUST I use a data adapter (I didn't when I did it). And if I SHOULD use a data adapter, EXPLAIN to me why I should use it. Don't just use it everywhere and not tell me why!

Does the author expect me to read the book from cover to cover before even attempting to think about developing a solution? I don't develop that way. I use books as reference guides.

Typically, when I develop using ADO.Net, I grab this book and try to find information I need. Inevitably, I do not, so I refer to Francesco Balena's fantastic VB.Net book. I end up using that to get me through my rough spots.

Ado.Net does serve to give me tidbits of useful information. But that is sad, because this book could be so much more if it followed Balena's method of information presentation.

To sum up my frustrations, in the DataAdapter chapter, the author begins by showing us a simple example of filling a dataset without a data adapter. I think this is very clear, very simple and clean. It is procedural and not much code. Coming from ADO, this makes more sense than does the concept of a data adapter. This is good, right? We have a simple example on how to fill a dataset. My first question is...why isn't this in the dataset chapter? Well it must be because the author thinks this is inferior to using data adapters. Ok fine, if that is true, EXPLORE THAT in the dataset chapter. At least get me up and running with *something*. This is the real world...not a perfect world. I am impressed with Sceppa's knowledge and ideology, but when I need to get up and running with a simple example, the last thing I need is philosophising on a deadline. This goes back to my earlier point...that this book must have been intended to be read cover to cover. I disagree with that approach. This is not a Tom Clancy novel. It is a technical reference book.

Another annoyance is the extensive usage of bold text for tiny page sections. It's very distracting to try to read 10pt non-bold text on a page that has 5 huge bold fonts screaming at you to read them.

If I did not own the book, I would not buy it. I would use Balena's book or go online for the information.

Not for the ADO novice but for those with a little hands on........2006-02-23

For approx. 1 year, I had been utilizing ADO.NET in a limited way. It confused me the switch from ADO to ADO.NET and I wasn't that strong on ADO to begin with, so I dug my feet in about learning the rest. Then one faithful day I hit a wall in my abilities with ADO.NET. The trusty READER wasn't going to bail me out and only VIEWING data in a DATAGRID wasn't going to cover my hiney either. They wanted to modify the data. They wanted to delete data. They wanted POWER....
(Shaking in fear...) Really LEARN ADO.NET????!!!!

I looked through many ADO.NET books and found this one for me was easier to read. He gives a indepth explaination on each of the components in their respective chapters. While he only utilizes the OLEDB and SQL connections, the explaination he gave regarding using OLEDB over ODBC was convincing for me to switch.
I learned more about the DataAdapter than I had thought existed and now enjoy playing with ADO.NET. It really has empowered me.

While the code he gives is not for complete programs, but to accomplish the mission he is discussing. So, when you read the code. Don't expect to be building a program. Expect to be learning how to accomplish a task by looking at the section of code that handles it.

I recommend this book to any one who has a limited experience with ADO.NET and feels that it is time to expand their knowledge to fully embrace the power of .NET

(I know this recommendation comes at the closing of a chapter. The ADO.NET has been replaced by its 2.0 version. We are still currently programming in Studio 2003. If the 2005 book meets the level of this - you will learn from it!)

Excellent Work.......2005-03-24

Unlike other tomes I have used, you walk away understanding the underlying principles after using this book. It was proofread and the code samples actually work. Having the "book online" feature allows you to cut and paste the code into Visual Studio and run the snippets for better understanding of the concepts. This book is the first that I have encountered that is assembled in a logical order as well. You will be ready to do professional ADO.NET after going through this book if you understand either C# or VB.NET.

Very complete. C# & VB.net code included with samples.......2005-02-20

The book will definitely show the ins/outs of getting connected to databases. The samples in the book show you how to use the drag-n-drop objects as well as using only code to manage your database applications. Samples in book were very realistic and give you a complete view of what goes on with database applications. Each sample gives you code for both VB.Net and C# which is nice since I am also interested in learning C#. You pretty much get the code for both languages for the price of one book. If you are unsure of what book to buy, go to your local bookstore and look at the contents, then come back to the NET to make the discounted purchase. Why pay more in a store retail?...

Microsoft Visual C# .NET (Core Reference)

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I used this for teaching C#
A solid foundation to C#
Enumerator example has a lapsed listener problem
Poor reference
Very Good for the Studio Parts

Microsoft Visual C# .NET (Core Reference)
Mickey Williams
Manufacturer: Microsoft Press
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Release Date: 2002-03-27

Book Description

This core reference delivers essential guidance for anyone who uses the Microsoft Visual C# development system to produce stand-alone Microsoft Windows-based and Web-enabled Microsoft .NET applications. The book thoroughly covers the Visual C# language structure, syntax, code wizards, and Microsoft Visual Studio Designer Tool on both the client and server sides. An enhanced eBook in Microsoft Help 2 format, extensive real-world programming examples, and reusable code on a companion CD-ROM all give readers the complete answers they need to solve specific .NET coding problems faster.

Customer Reviews:

I used this for teaching C#.......2006-08-28

I had trouble converging on a choice of textbook for C# because most of them are either too sparse or too specialized. However, I used this book for several courses and was satisfied with it. It covers the basics of graphical user interface development, as well as a selection of advanced topics including web services. And it's quite accessible to beginners while not annoying more advanced programmers. It's the only book I've seem that covers a wide gamut of all the major .NET programming topics and does quite well with each topic.

A solid foundation to C#.......2004-11-24

I read this book a couple of years ago when I was making the switch from VB to C#. It is well written and covers the OO fundamental well. I've referred to it regularly since making the switch to C#. It's become one of the staples in my reference library.

Enumerator example has a lapsed listener problem.......2004-05-07

Overall I think this book makes a good reference. In chapter 7, I like the point about being careful to invalidate the enumerator if the underlying data gets changed. However, be aware the example has a "lapsed listener" problem. When the enumerator object is no longer needed, how is it supposed to be unsubscribed from the Changed event? If it never gets unsubscribed, then the garbage collector will not be able to remove it from the heap, thus you end up with a memory leak. Using System.WeakReference is one way to solve this problem.

Poor reference.......2004-04-27

I have read in the reviews of this book that it's geared towards the intermediate/advanced developer. I disagree! This book is orientated towards the beginner. If you're a seasoned professional in a language such as VC++, then I recommend that you bypass this poorly written book as you'll be done with it in a few weeks!

Very Good for the Studio Parts.......2003-12-03

I've been reading this book becuase I needed a book that also talked about how use the parts of visualstudio like the windows forms controls and making web services. There's about 1/3 of the book on windows forms after the part anout using the language. i also have another book about just the c# language, but this one is good too. The way it automatically adds new infos to the online help is good too.

C++ The Core Language (Nutshell Handbooks)

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Time for a review!
Focused and Concise
Good C to C++ Transitional type book
Excellent book, but missing some "core" ideas
GREAT FOR UNDERGRADS!

C++ The Core Language (Nutshell Handbooks)
Doug Brown , and Gregory Satir
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C++ is an object-oriented enhancement of the C programming language and is becoming the language of choice for serious software development. C++ has crossed the Single Book Complexity Barrier. The individual features are not all that complex, but when put together in a program they interact in highly non-intuitive ways. Many books discuss each of the features separately, giving readers the illusion that they understand the language. But when they try to program, they're in for a painful surprise (even people who already know C). C++: The Core Language is for C programmers transitioning to C++. It's designed to get readers up to speed quickly by covering an essential subset of the language. The subset consists of features without which it's just not C++, and a handful of others that make it a reasonably useful language. You can actually use this subset (using any compiler) to get familiar with the basics of the language. Once you really understand that much, it's time to do some programming and learn more from other books. After reading this book, you'll be far better equipped to get something useful out of a reference manual, a graphical user interface programming book, and maybe a book on the specific libraries you'll be using. (Take a look at our companion book, Practical C++ Programming.) C++: The Core Language includes sidebars that give overviews of all the advanced features not covered, so that readers know they exist and how they fit in. It covers features common to all C++ compilers, including those on UNIX, Windows NT, Windows, DOS, and Macintosh. Comparison: C++: The Core Language vs. Practical C++ Programming O'Reilly's policy is not to publish two books on the same topic for the same audience. We'd rather spend twice the time on making one book the industry's best. So why do we have two C++ tutorials? Which one should you get? The answer is they're very different. Steve Oualline, author of the successful book Practical C Programming, came to us with the idea of doing a C++ edition. Thus was born Practical C++ Programming. It's a comprehensive tutorial to C++, starting from the ground up. It also covers the programming process, style, and other important real-world issues. By providing exercises and problems with answers, the book helps you make sure you understand before you move on. While that book was under development, we received the proposal for C++: The Core Language. Its innovative approach is to cover only a subset of the language -- the part that's most important to learn first -- and to assume readers already know C. The idea is that C++ is just too complicated to learn all at once. So, you learn the basics solidly from this short book, which prepares you to understand some of the 200+ other C++ books and to start programming. These two books are based on different philosophies and are for different audiences. But there is one way in which they work together. If you are a C programmer, we recommend you start with C++: The Core Language, then read about advanced topics and real-world problems in Practical C++ Programming.

Customer Reviews:

Time for a review!.......2005-06-24

This C++ core language book is so often used that I thought it may deserve a review.

I own 3 books about C++ and this one became the reference. Only 200 pages (compared to the 1000 pages of another one :) but every useful feature is well explained. Authors payed careful attention in order to prevent the reader to fall in common traps. Lots of examples, always accompanied with relevant comments.

C++ in a core language really answers the questions the beginners have in mind. Concise, pragmatic, the authors are not showing off, they simply remember they were beginners one day and their explanations are exactly what one can expect. Well, I'm so happy about this book (this morning again, I was looking for a reminder about "virtual" functions or a detail about the copy constructor and all my worries were answered with no ambiguity at all) I went straight to to Amazon for a review :)

Focused and Concise.......2004-11-16

C++: The Core Language is a well written book and a pleasure to read. It appears that that authors made an extra effort to remove unneeded verbiage. I appreciate this because I have so much to read.

The bread and butter OOD concepts of abstraction and polymorphism are well covered. The chapter on templates covers this difficult subject well, however, I would have liked to have seen a little more on template functions.

I came from a Kernighan and Ritche C background (the "C' bible), and this seemed to pick up right where they left off. You could call this book K&R part II, and it is also about the same size. If you want a complete C++ bookshelf, I would also recommend buying (in this order) Effective C++ by Scott Meyers, The C++ Standard Library by Nicolai Josuttis, and C++ in a Nutshell by Ray Lischer.

-ND
www.NicholasDiToro.com

Good C to C++ Transitional type book.......2004-10-19

This book is relatively short, but many people might see this as a good thing, since it is really intended to transition C programmers to the basics ("core") of C++. I believe it does a decent job of this, although there are some topics (such as const) that I think it should cover but, surprisingly, does not. I liked the comparisons between polymorphism in C and C++, and the explanation of virtual functions. The examples are pretty good. There is some great humor in the book, and some parts actually made me laugh out loud. Overall, I would suggest the book to any C programmer who wants to transition to C++. Get this as your first such transitional book, then once you understand the basics, move on to a more comprehensive intermediate level book.

Excellent book, but missing some "core" ideas.......2004-02-13

This is an excellent book for C programmers coming to C++ for the first time. I found the writing style and organisation of topics to be very good. The authors describe key object-based and object-oriented concepts first using familiar C constructions and then extend those ideas into the C++ domain. The ease of transitioning from C structs to C++ classes was very good, as was the discussion of subtle points like the copy constructor. Almost all major C++ concepts are described, including inheritence, virtual functions, and even templates.

My only negative criticism is that the authors leave out some important C++ functionality from their view of the C++ "core." They only mention in passing the use of const, considered by many to be vital to good C++ design. Also, since this book was published in 1995, it does not discuss the C++ standard library, which was finalised in 1997. It is therefore missing a discussion of the very useful 'string' class, among many others. Readers should defininitely follow up on these topics.

Regardless of this missing information, this book will give C programmers a solid foundation for using C++.

GREAT FOR UNDERGRADS!.......2001-12-19

As an undergrad and passionate dbl major, having read many books in C and C++, this book quickly became my friend. It's a good read for those breaking out of C to C++. This book helped me cope with the shock experienced while I was trying to learn ADTs, BSTs, splay trees, skip lists, multiway tries and extendable hashing in the high level programming courses where if you asked questions you'd look dumb. The information in this book made me feel contiguously good while sitting in class. It also served as another perspective and filled in the gaps that the professor and school text left out. Also, pick up Robert Sedgewick's Algorithms in C++ 3rd Edition, which is also a splendid read.

Enjoy helping computers understand people!

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Aimed at the Visual C++ newcomer, Core C++: A Software Engineering Approach provides a rich and sometimes densely packed tour of the language, with plenty of advice on the best ways to use this powerful programming language effectively. It's full to the brim with useful advice for creating and using classes effectively, and gaining an expert's understanding of the language.

The writing style and presentation of C++ in this book are outstanding. The explanations of key C++ concepts, from basic language features to class design to advanced C++ whistles and bells, are by turns colloquial, garrulous, and almost always enjoyable and understandable. While it's not uncommon for today's computer book to weigh in at over 1,000 pages, the raw word count here is quite exceptional. You're challenged repeatedly to think for yourself, and the intricacies of C++ are exposed thoroughly, from language features that are indispensable to what to avoid in your code.

You'll get pretty much everything that you need to learn C++ effectively, starting with basic keywords, data types, flow-control statements, and arrays. The guide to understanding object-oriented concepts, like coupling and cohesion, will help you design better classes. Even experienced programmers will appreciate the thorough coverage of memory-management techniques in C++ (including the five kinds of scopes for variables).

An important middle section provides a blueprint for the methods and functions that most C++ code should offer, including such methods as default and copy constructors, destructors, and overloaded assignment operators. (By following this idiom, you'll be able to write reusable C++ classes.) The book also illustrates class design with basic UML notation, excels at presenting the details of how to overload C++ operators to provide easier syntax for custom C++ classes, and provides excellent explanations of the pros and cons of composition and inheritance for getting classes to work together. A look at more advanced C++ features, like templates and exception handling, wraps things up. Along the way, you get a taste of UML notation and a thorough introduction to some of the best practices for writing C++ code effectively.

Core C++ is certainly no quick read, and, if you're in a rush to learn quickly, there are plenty of more concise treatments that are available. But, if you're ambitious and want to master the intricacies of C++ class design with some of its underlying design principles, this is an original and thorough package that offers unique strengths. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered:

The software crisis
Software project-management techniques
Design-quality principles
Introduction to the C++ language
A minimum C++ application explained
C++ data types
Operators and flow control
Arrays
C/C++ structures
Unions
Enumerations and bit fields
Memory-management techniques (including stack and heap allocation, dynamic allocation, avoiding memory leaks)
File I/O with and without stream classes
Basic C++ class design
Parameter passing in C++ (options and best practices)
Creating custom programmer-defined data types

Cohesion
Coupling
Data encapsulation and information hiding
Guidelines for C++ class design: constructors (default, conversion, and copy constructors), overloading the assignment operator, destructors
In-depth guide to overloading C++ operators
Introduction to UML class diagrams
Aggregation and inheritance
C++ class syntax
Inheritance vs. composition
Virtual methods and late binding
Multiple inheritance
Advanced operator overloading techniques
C++ templates and exceptions
Standard C++ type cast operators
Review of material covered

Book Description

Teaches C++ by applying the best software engineering practices and methodologies to programming in C++. Shows the user how to build code that is more robust, easier to maintain and modify, and more valuable. Softcover. DLC: C++ (Computer programming language).

Customer Reviews:

C++ In-Depth.......2006-01-27

The author does an excellent job in explaing the details of how C++ works and its syntax. This book was the definite kickstart in me programming in C++. The only thing you must know is how to use a compiler. The author doesn't talk about compiling or setting up a compiler.

I highly recommend this book if what your looking for is understanding C++ at the smallest level.

Goran Ekstrom.......2005-11-22

As almost all of the reviewers state, very good book. It's not just an abstract syntax and "Fruit->Berry->Blueberry inheritance" paper like so many other C++ books out there. This book deals with the real world of software problem solving, something I as an active professional, not student, was searching desperately for when I found this book.

It's like Herb Schildt, but for the masses.......2004-03-24

Herb Schildt's book; C++: The Complete Reference stayed with me throughout my second semester in C.S.. But this book is different, where Schildt's book is limited too, this book picks up. This is by far the best C++ tutorial I've read, and his approach is unorthodox. He first explains the software crisis, why Software Engineering is essentially a field that's a total mess.

He just doesn't throw code at you, he spends time gearing your mind to be a software engineer. He really dives into OOP, and he emphasizes the need for better architecting. All of which are valid. The book is unconventional; most C++ tutorial books give you code, and that's the end of it. This book teaches you fundamental Software Engineering principles while you learn the code. Again, not many C++ books have that.

Would I recommend this? Yes. It can serve as a self-study guide as well as a textbook. Versatile in purpose, writing style is clear. Anyone who is new to C++, I would definitely recommend this book.

This guy writes decent, but braggs so much.......2003-09-12

The book would be ten times better if the author does not put on almost every page why his books are way better than the other books. He emphasizes this too much and makes us think that his opinion only counts. The book is sort of easy to follow and has some great examples in it as well. I wish he had some exercises especially for us college students. But sometimes he gives us too much examples which is pointless like learning how to program with Global variables. The book does not come with a CD as well that should come with programs that us users should follow and show us how they work. But I only read a couple of chapters and so far the book is just plain okay. The guy just braggs and too full of himself.

Attn: To Anyone Interested in Writing Code the Right Way.......2003-05-29

Mr. Shtern has written an excellent book which not only teaches the syntax and semantics of the language but also emphasizes writing quality, reusable code. After all, that's what OOP is about.

I work in industry as a System Engineer working mostly on low level design that I manage using C and Assembly. Working on big projects with other programmers I get to see a lot of programming styles some are excellent and some not so good. There is much value in writing quality code. You can make life much easier on your self and others when it comes time to maintain or reuse previously written code.

Until recently, I haven't had much incentive in learning object oriented methods (or so I thought). "Core C++" was an excellent introduction to the topic giving marvelous detail on how to use the language correctly and proficiently. The author spent a great deal of time making sure every aspect of the language is covered.

Whether you are an experienced programmer or just starting out Core C++ gets my highest recommendation as a learning tool. However, be prepared to invest some time in reading "Core C++". I can't say that I didn't get a little frustrated with the vast amount of detail, but I knew reading through each section would be an investment in knowledge that would pay handsomely when maintaining and debugging future code. 90% of my knowledge about programming comes from the many mistakes I've made in my career. I could have used a book like this when I began writing code.

"Core C++" does not go into specifics of the C++ standard library, so it will not be the only book you need. However, there are many pitfalls in the details of C++, and one who has no experience with C++ will be doing himself a favor by beginning with "Core C++".

Book Description

This title is the complete programming reference for intermediate and expert developers who want to create .NET applications with Visual C++ and the .NET Framework. Focusing on core programming techniques, instructions, and solutions, this book is designed to help developers who are already familiar with Visual C++ discover what's new in Visual C++.NET and learn how to use the language and their programming skills with the Windows operating system to produce a new generation of killer .NET applications. An enhanced eBook in Microsoft Help 2 format, extensive real-world programming examples, and reusable code on a companion CD-ROM all give readers the complete answers they need to solve specific .NET coding problems faster.

Customer Reviews:

Ex07b project.......2005-06-10

Ex07b does not work (listed on pages 160-161) on Windows XP. The child window ID of stc32 (=0x045f) is not recognized by the file dialog. As the result, the buttom of "Delete All Matching Files" does not delete *.obj files at all.

No bad........2003-07-21

This book took on a little bit of a different layout than the previous book. Not worth buying if you have no intrest in .Net or managed C++ extension that Microsoft added.

What I've Been Looking For.......2003-07-03

I can't tell you how many times i've sat down with various and sundry texts, ebooks, and website tutorials to learn how to program Win32 apps in C++. Every time I was incredibly frustrated that the author would simply walk through the implementation, without explaining any of the reasons why. I'm a C#.NET programmer and I come from a background of "academic" C (i.e. for school), Python, and Java programming.

The thing I like about the author is that he takes his time, defines his terms, and has an easy tone to his work. He doesn't get so conceptual (like Bruce Eckel of "Thinking in C++") where you get that itchy "Yeah, this is all nice, but how gonna use any of this?" feeling. This is one author that presents the forest and the trees in a well-balanced combination.

If you're an experienced MFC programmer, this may or may not be your book. It does rehash a lot of MFC and COM theory. But for me, as a programmer entering into Win32 C++ programming as .NET is making the scene, this book helps me to both understand the platform more deeply and make better decisions in my work.

Excellent "comprehensive" reference.......2003-03-27

I guess the title might be a bit misleading. With the .NET movement in full gear, MSFT is calling all their products "blah blah blah.NET". That goes for their C++ development tool, too.

I got a copy of this book because "MFC Internals" was very useful. It's by the same author.

This book isn't devoted totally to .NET-- in fact only a third of the chapters cover .NET features. There's information on Managed C++, the CLR, Windows Forms using C++, and integrating C++ code with ASP.NET (all .NET-oriented features). There's also a chapter on writing app Wizards for the new Visual Studio.

Like it or not, ATL and MFC are still around-- and this book is the a decent reference covering the classic frameworks from the new Visual Studio point of view. Also covers attributed ATL. MSFT has moved a lot of things around in their development environment, and this book tells you where everything ended up.

The book is definitely useful for developers coming from the classic MFC and ATL backgrounds who want to move into the .NET space.

Excellent "comprehensive" reference.......2003-03-27

I guess the title might be a bit misleading. With the .NET movement in full gear, MSFT is calling all their products "blah blah blah.NET". That goes for their C++ development tool, too.

I got a copy of this book because "MFC Internals" was very useful. It's by the same author.

Amazon.com

Visual C++ 6 Core Language Little Black Book provides a worthy C++ language reference, as well as a guide to using Visual C++ 6 tools. Although it lacks extensive material on Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), this title can earn a place on any intermediate or advanced C++ programmer's bookshelf.

The book first reviews the nuts and bolts of the C++ language, and subsequent sections look at C library functions. Both standard C and the Win32 "wide-character" versions of functions are documented together--for instance, printf() and wprintf()--along with the support for each function in Windows 95/98 and/or Windows NT. Later sections look at the C++ Standard Library string class and some searching functions (though STL container classes are not covered).

The remainder of the text concentrates on Visual C++ tools, like its ClassView, ClassWizard, and resource editors. Specific areas of MFC development include DDX/DDV dialog box programming, open database connectivity/Database Access Object (ODBC/DAO) database basics, and some hints for ActiveX control development. However, don't look for extensive coverage of MFC or ActiveX Template Library (ATL) classes here. The focus is on using the various Visual Studio tools effectively.

Though it concentrates most on standard C++, "Visual C++ 6 Core Language Little Black Book" offers a quick and handy reference to some of the most important aspects of the language for the working developer. --Richard Dragan

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Systematically presents the C++ language as Microsoft defines it, from variables and constants to high-level constructs such as distributed classes and templates. Provides details as to how C++ data is represented at the binary level. Explains in step-by-step fashion how code elements are used, from simple if statements to complex COM/DCOM structures.

Customer Reviews:

Fast and good.......2000-02-04

If you works with C++ this book is a must have. It will not teach you C++, it assumes that you already have some knowlegde in C++. Chapters are short and with very good tips about functions and C++ concepts. I would expect find more detailed informations about Visual C++ but I get much more happy about C++ part.

I do recommed this book for you, if, and only if, you already have a knowlegde in C++.

Fast, precise........2000-02-04

This book is must have reference manual for C++ serius professionals. It covers all details about C++ , lot of details about C++. It doesn't cover as much VC++ 6(and MFC as well) as I would expect but is great on C++ part. I recommend this only if you already knows C/C++.

It's pretty good, but I would have liked more info on less........1999-10-03

The only problem I found with this book is that it goes through what it talks about very quickly and it assumes you're just going to understand. Not many examples and it talks about some things that it might as well leave out because it doesn't provide any useful information on it. It can be a handy reference from time to time, but it's not the greatest.

Convenient Answer Tool Book.......1999-06-16

So many Visual C++/MFC books for consumption and with all the competition, this pocket book that can fit in the second compartment of your back pack and is a perfect complement to the Programming Visual C++ book by Kruglinski. Wingo, and Shepard. This book is slightly bigger than a pocket book, but it is crafty with all kinds of practical information regarding the the IDE Tools of Microsoft Visual C++ 6, it combs over the data structures that MFC uses to create various window styles, explained Win32 data structures that most MFC/Visual C++ books fail to explain, expecially if you are coming from the UNIX environment and have coded in C++ for some years, but need a from the ground up of what data types are referenced as in the Win32 world are and detailed information on project settings within the IDE and how to use every feature within the compiler to its fullest potential.

Average customer rating:

Excellent Excellent Java book for programmers of all levels
The Best Java Reference Book
Good reference and tutorial for Java
As useful and informative as the first edition!
Not what it says....

Core Java Edition (Java Series)
Gary Cornell , and Cay S. Horstmann
Manufacturer: Pearson Ptr
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Binding: Paperback

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Core Java, a serious book for experienced programmers, offers comprehensive coverage of all Java features and syntax. You can use it to get to the heart of Java quickly and easily, from the fundamentals to expert tips and tricks. Previous knowledge of object-oriented techniques is helpful but not required because the book devotes two chapters to object-oriented programming and how it is implemented in Java. Additional chapters focus on aspects of the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT), including graphics and user interface design.

Other topics include applet creation, data structures, exception and error handling, I/O, multithreading, network programming, database connectivity, and working with remote objects (remote method invocation). Throughout, you'll find tips comparing and contrasting features of Java to Visual Basic and C/C++. The CD-ROM includes all source code and applets discussed in the book and the JavaSoft Java Developer's Kit (JDK) v. 1.0.2. This book is perfect for Visual Basic and COBOL programmers who want to broaden their marketability and for C/C++ programmers who want to add Java to their skill set because of its resemblance to C++.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Excellent Java book for programmers of all levels.......1997-08-13

This book is by far the best and most informative book that I have read. This book is best for those with a little bit of Java experience (those who had read the Teach Yourself series of books). It explains the fundamentals very well, although it is really not for Java 1.1. I am disappointed that it did not cover the new messaging format AT ALL! While there are people who complain that the book uses too much of the author's own library, I must say that the library is simply quite wonderful and useful. The basic stuff in Java is just too damn clumpsy and primitive to use. If you want to know just the bare essential, just look at the Java online help, why buy any books at all? I also found that most of the program work (I have hard time starting the programs in the Applet chapter to run on Netscape under Solaris). This book is especially good for those who like the style: theory, syntax, real useful examples I can't wait for the update of this book...

The Best Java Reference Book.......1997-07-25

This is an excellent reference book, the best that I have. Theauthor tells you what you generally need to know. As you become aJava expert you will be able to extract the additional details from the JDK documentation or from the Sun Java www site. The book comes with an excellent example of a class library which you can use directly in your code or use it as a starting point and develop your own improved version. This book might be an excellent tutorial if you like information that is to-the-point. This is a must-have!

Good reference and tutorial for Java.......1997-07-24

Having completed all 13 Chapters of CoreJava, I would recommendthis book whole-heartedly. I am surprised by some of the reader'sresponse which indicated non-working examples in the book. I have tried all the book's examples on both Windows 95 (JDK 1.1.2) and Linux (JDK 1.0.2 -- chapman:10/12/12-23:12) and they worked, except for the messages warning of deprecated methods in JDK 1.1.2. (One of the example -- the Image1.java example in Chapter 6 had problems running in Linux).

I felt that this was one of the better computer books I read to date. It covered all the important topics in Java. The topics are very well-organized, making the book a good reference book as well. The many examples were good, and illustrated a working model for many projects.

The book included a corejava library that has many common C/C++ functions (e.g. atoi) and useful functions (e.g. readInt) with full source code for the reader to use. However, the library is used only in a few examples, and do not constitute of what the book teaches. If a reader is interested in getting the job done, they can utilize the corejava library as is; and for those who want do not like that idea can make their own libraries with the knowledge taught by the book, or by viewing the source code for the library.

The biggest problem I had is an unavoidable problem related to publishing: the book is out-of-date since it covers mainly ver. 1.0.2 of Java, lacking coverage of JavaBeans, etc.. The other problem was the lack of coverage on programming Applets (only one chapter).

As useful and informative as the first edition!.......1997-07-23

The authors of Core Java have done it again. Thenew edition of this book covers complex conceptsmaking java programming easier to understand and use for experienced programmers as well as students.

Not what it says...........1997-07-16

This book seems great on the outside. Then, you buy it, andnot really noticing this before, you see import java.core.*; orsomething else. Let me say one thing, why would I want to use *your* library? Teach us what java can do, not what your library is capable of! Stick to the basics, and cover user-defined libraries in one or two chapters. I took the book back to Walden, and got my money back. I have to say, the book looks great and is very informative. But, when someone has to start using their own libraries to get things done, I have to wonder...especially coming from the source!

Average customer rating:

C# Core Language is very, very good

C# Core Language Little Black Book
Bill Wagner
Manufacturer: Coriolis Group Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 158880058X

Book Description

C# can be ported to multiple platforms and used to develop any type of program, from a Windows service to a Web component. This book focuses on the core C# language. It covers the language syntax, provides samples, and shows you how to use C# with ASP.NET, WinForms, and Web Services. The book illustrates C# syntax and design strategies and how C# integrates with other languages--a real-world consideration. It also uses examples tied to Visual Studio.NET. It provides examples of common coding techniques and information on the CLR assemblies and classes that can be leveraged in your everyday tasks.

Customer Reviews:

C# Core Language is very, very good.......2004-02-10

Many programming books are either (1) very good for someone learning the language for the first time (the student) but are not good references for people who already know the language or (2) are good references but poor for students. "C# Core Language: Little Black Book" is excellent for both -- both as a reference for people experienced in OO programming and as a text book for people learning C# for the first time. Furthermore, at < 500 pages it is not a tome!

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