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This effective learning tool and resource for all Windows programmers provides expert programming tips and techniques, comprehensive coverage of Microsoft's Software Development Kit, hands-on samples and step-by-step instructions.

With this outstanding guide, you'll begin with basic Windows concepts and write simple applications before learning how to program with icons, menus, and dialog boxes. Both Borland and C++ with Microsoft compilers are discussed and the authors cover more advanced concepts including the use of Windows graphics, equations for mathematical and scientific programming, and class libraries.

This definitive guide has now been updated to cover the significant enchancements of Windows 3.1, including the new Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) protocol, the printing and TrueType font application programming interface (API), and more. Packed with straightforward explanations, keen insights, tried and tested programming techniques, and scores of sample programs written in C.

A reference containing file-format details and tables, debugging messages and code samples for using Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL) created especially for programming. Key to this volume are definitions and protocols surrounding new Windows 3.1 usability.

A winning and sure-to-sell collection of richly detailed discussions--along with disk-based source code examples. This edition focuses on localizing Windows programs for foreign markets, writing entertainment programs for Windows, and making Windows programs network aware. From the best programming minds in the business.

Walks the programmer through the seemingly complex tasks of writing Windows applications. It introduces the reader to the overall concept of Windows programming and events using dozens of easy to follow examples. It's a solid guide for beginning to intermediate Windows programmers.