astinus

Greetings all,

I am new to C++ programming and I want to learn windows programming and interface design such as MFC or Forms. I have been wanting to create a few windows apps with MFC interfaces lately and I understand the basics but i'm stumbling around.

I have a couple questions along this topic and would appreciate some insight.

I'm curious about C# as it seems very similar to C++ but makes interface programming MUCH simpler than say using MFC.

1. Is it worth the time to learn C# just to use in a few lowend windows apps?
I understand C# is similar to Java in that it uses a run-time compiler. My general interest is in graphics programming so I don't imagine I will be using it much. I know i'll get to learning MFC eventually but i've just been wanting to make some simple windows apps in C.

I'm not actually very familiar with the options for creating UIs in windows.
2. Is there a better or even another method for Win UI creation in C++?

I'm also looking for a book(s) that would serve as a learning text as well as a reference. Any suggestions on windows programming books or windows interface books would also be appreciated.

some1

No, you better spend this time learning the C++ and the windows api.

Well you can use the dialog editor in visual studio (or other IDEs).

The only decent book (and one of the VERY few pure windows programming books) is Charles Petzold`s Programming Windows. It is also available on ebook format.

Also when you learn the basics, the MSDN is a GREAT, GREATE (so great i mispelled it) reference.

Hope i helped

astinus

Thank you much, yes it was helpful.

I'm already well on my way to mastering the message pump LOL.

I have a few books that cover Win programming but they are far too vague. I'll be sure to check out your suggestion.

Thanks again

Mad_guy

I suggest you look at this website if you want to start with Windows API programming.



It doesn't take you through the MFC, just Win32. It also has a small section comparing and contrasting the MFC vs. API and why you would want to learn the API first, then move to the MFC once you got a good API foundation.

Berto

i would avoid MFC took us hours at work to get a sijple dialog window working, It ties to do to much in the background for you

some1

Here are some more links for you:
http://www.catch22.net/tuts/
http://winprog.org/tutorial/

bl00dninja

great site guys, thanks.

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