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Jason
Jason

Reputation: 5027

What are some good reference materials in getting started with Visual Studio 2010 C++ for a mid-advanced C# dev?

I am a reasonably competent C# developer who has experience in threading, web development, windows client development, and basic (recent) experience in multi-platform C. I realize that there are questions out there that cover the insanely wide spectrum of C++.

Given that the C++ and Windows C++ realm is vast with a lot of legacy surface, what I am looking for are books, links, and media that provide a decent crossover point that discuss modern techniques, libraries, and Windows APIs for a seasoned dev (e.g., in what projects would I choose to use the MFC library?).

Update

Additional books that look interesting:

Windows System Programming (4th Edition)

The Old New Thing: Practical Development Throughout the Evolution of Windows

Programming Windows

Update 2

Looks like there is a good channel 9 video series that may become a good source of information as well.

Going Native (Blog)

Channel 9 Video

Update 3

C# to C++ - A Somewhat Short Guide by Michael B. McLaughlin

Upvotes: 1

Views: 132

Answers (1)

Sergei Nikulov
Sergei Nikulov

Reputation: 5135

My list:

  1. MSDN - source of all dev information
  2. Windows via C/C++
  3. Microsoft Visual C++ Windows Applications by Example: Code and explanation for real-world MFC C++ Applications (will at least cover you e.g. question)

Upvotes: 3

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