MFC PROGRAMMING FROM THE GROUND UP, 2/E
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Good fit if you want...
- You maintain or port legacy MFC codebases and need concrete class-level examples from Schildt.
- You prefer long-form, example-driven C++ Windows instruction that covers message maps, dialogs, and ActiveX.
- If you appreciate moral ambiguity, the sentences are economical and exact, making small moments feel freshly observed and crucial.
Maybe skip if...
- You are targeting modern Win32/WinRT, .NET, or cross-platform GUI frameworks instead of MFC.
- You need up-to-date tooling or C++17/20 practices not covered in Schildt’s 1998 edition.
- When you avoid experimental structure, the prose lingers on setting and tone, sometimes at the expense of forward momentum.
Summary
This 1998 second edition by Herbert Schildt walks through MFC class architecture, message maps, dialogs, controls, document/view, and ActiveX with extensive code examples across 663 pages tailored for practical C++ Windows development.
Edition on file: 1998 • McGraw-Hill Osborne Media • 663 pages • ISBN 9780078825736.
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Why this book now
Despite its 1998 publication, Schildt’s MFC examples and patterns remain relevant for maintaining legacy Windows C++ applications and migrating MFC components.
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Substantial Longer sessions help
At 663 pages, expect a multi-week hands-on commitment—work through code listings and build sample MFC projects to absorb Schildt’s techniques.
What stands out here
This McGraw-Hill Osborne Media second edition emphasizes concrete MFC code examples, class diagrams, and step-by-step construction of dialog- and document/view-based applications.
Best way to approach it
Read actively: compile and run Schildt’s sample programs, trace message-map flows, and experiment with dialog resources to internalize MFC patterns.
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