Delta Computer Training Ltd

Visual C++ for C programmers (5-day)

Introduction

This hands-on course provides a good foundation in object-oriented programming for Windows with the Microsoft Visual C++ development environment. .

Delegates are provided with a manual so that extensive note-taking is not necessary; also they can review the course at a later date. The course manual is also a valuable, additional work of reference.

Target Audience

C programmers who wish to develop applications using object oriented techniques using Visual C++ and Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Libraries.

Objectives

To enable delegates to:

- Understand the nature of the Windows environment
- Understand the object oriented approach
- Create applications using Visual C++
- Use the Microsoft Foundation Class Libraries

Course Content

Introduction to Windows

- Features and conventions of the user interface

The C++ Language

- C++ as a "better C"

Object Orientation and the use of Classes

- Classes and objects
- Inheritance and reuse of code
- Constructors and destructors

Polymorphism

- Its use and benefits in C++
- The free store
- Operator overloading
- Copy constructors
- Type conversions

The Microsoft Foundation Classes

- The Visual C++ development environment
- The MFC library, document/view architecture

Messages and message maps

- How messages are handled in MFC applications,
- Menus, dialogues and tool bars
- Using the Class Wizard,
- The MFC class hierarchy

Other MFC features

- Collection classes
- Serialisation

Scrolling and splitting

- Document/View architecture
- Multiple document types and views
- Scrolling and splitter windows

Dialogues

- Dialogue classes and architecture
- Data exchange and validation techniques
- Standard Windows controls
- Custom controls

Graphics, Text and Printing

- The Graphical Device Interface (GDI)
- Class wrappers and member functions
- Font selection
- Device-independent printing

Memory management and dynamic linking

- How Windows manages memory
- Using and writing DLLs
- Techniques for sharing data

Intertask communications and OLE

- The clipboard
- Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
- Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

Multitasking

- Threads, processes and synchronisation.

Note: The above is a starting point! Course content can be tailored to meet your requirements.
The content may vary depending on the version and platform. Course manuals may not always be available for workshops or tailored courses.

Pre-Requisites

Delegates should be familiar with the C programming language.

Where, When and How Much for this course.

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