toolNote t060302 Using VC++ 2005 Express Edition

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1. Overview

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The purpose of this nfoWare Toolcraft folio is to provide basic orientation for users of the Microsoft VC++ 2005 Express Edition.   The material is intended primarily for beginners and newcomers who may have little or no programming experience.  More-experienced developers and hobbyists may also find it useful to review this material for familiarization and confirmation of their own understanding.

Topics to be covered include:

• Frequently-Asked Questions about VC++ 2005 Express Edition
• Tailored Self-Study for Different Development Capabilities
• VC++ 2005 Express Edition Resources
• Preparing to Start C/C++/VC++ Programming on a Windows PC
• Obtaining VC++ 2005 Express Edition
• Recommended Setup for VC++ Express Edition
• Using the VC++ 2005 Command-Line Compiler
• Using VC++ 2005 for Standard C/C++ Programs
• Understanding VC++ Solutions, Projects, and Configurations
• nfoWare Development Practices with VC++ 2005 Express Edition
• Using the Windows Platform SDK for Native Windows Applications
• Using VC++ 2005 Express with PSDK and WTL
• Using Additional Libraries and Utilities
• Using the C++/CLI Extensions to make Managed Windows Applications

There will be links to the common resources that apply to other Microsoft products and to generic C/C++ programming and general use of software tools, console applications, etc.

Primary Microsoft sources and other Windows-specific materials applicable to VC++ 2005 Express Edition will be linked. 

There is no intention to duplicate the extensive Microsoft and MSDN materials that are freely available. Instead, I want to create a gently-climbing on-ramp to assist those who do not feel confident with available materials and that want a way to pace themselves until they have more success at the basics.

2. Available Materials

• t060302b: About VC++ 2005 Express Edition [latest]
• t060302c: Frequently-Asked Questions Guide
• t060302d: VC++ 2005 Express Edition Resources
• t060302a: Diary & Job Jar

Revision History:

0.01 2007-08-12-16:07 Repaving Project

Correct the material to align with the repaving project and then refresh for use as part of the VC++ Novice and related work.

0.00 2006-03-29-15:49 Create  bootstrap placeholder to morph into the necessary material

Incorporate job jar and use it to drive the completion of essential items here, providing an initial skeleton for more content.  Include links to the pages that have usable provisional content as they are made available.

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