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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.

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.

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.

“Look it up in Petzold” remains the decisive last word in answering questions about Windows development. And in PROGRAMMING WINDOWS, FIFTH EDITION, the esteemed Windows Pioneer Award winner revises his classic text with authoritative coverage of the latest versions of the Windows operating system—once again drilling down to the essential API heart of Win32 programming. Topics include: The basics—input, output, dialog boxes An introduction to Unicode Graphics—drawing, text and fonts, bitmaps and metafiles The kernel and the printer Sound and music Dynamic-link libraries Multitasking and multithreading The Multiple-Document Interface Programming for the Internet and intranets Packed as always with definitive examples, this newest Petzold delivers the ultimate sourcebook and tutorial for Windows programmers at all levels working with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows NT. No aspiring or experienced developer can afford to be without it. An electronic version of this book is available on the companion CD. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

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.

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.