Borland C++ : The Complete Reference

Your best guide to Borland C++ 5, including its support for Java and Windows 95. In this comprehensive reference and tutorial, C/C++ expert Herb Schildt delivers the most extensive coverage available on this sophisticated new Borland compiler. Loaded with hundreds of practical, reusable code examples, through explanations, and hard hitting advice, this book will help you:

• Master the power of C++ - including its newest features.
  
• Apply your C++ skills to Java, createing both applets and applications.
  
• Learn the fundamentals of Windows 95 programming.
  
• Expand you knowledge of the C and C++ languages and libraries.
  
• Utilize the IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
  

Borland C++: The Complete Reference is organized into six comprehensive sections:

• The C Language
  
• The Borland Library Functions
  
• The C++ Language
  
• The Integrated Development Environment
  
• Windows 95 Programming using Borland C++
  
• Exploring Java
  

Borland C++: The Complete Reference offers the programmer the best of both worlds: a thorough tutorial and an information-packed reference all in one book. With cutting-edge coverage to help you stay current, there is no better or more comprehensive guide to Borland C++ than this Schildt gem.

Table of contents

Part I: The C Language

An Overview of C

Variables, Constants, Oeprators, and Expressions

Program Control Statements

Functions

Arrays

Pointers

Structures, Unions, and User-Defined Types

Input, Output, and Disk Files

The Preprocessor

DOS-Mode Screen and Graphics Functions

Part II: The Borland Function Library

Linking, Libraries, and header Files

IO Functions

String, Memory, and Character Functions

Mathematical Functions

Time, Date and System-Related Functions

dynamic Allocation

directory Functions

Process Control Functions

Text and Graphics Functions

Miscellaneous Functions

Part III: An Overview of C++

A Closer Look at Classes and Objects

Function and Operator Overloading

Inheritance, Virtual functions, and Polymorphism

The C++ IO Class Library

Array-based IO

Templates, Exceptions, and RTTI

Miscellaneous C++ Topics

Part IV: Te Integrated Development Environment

Using the Editor

Using Borland's C++ Integrated Debugging Environment

Part V: Windows 95 Fundamentals

Application Essentials: Messages and Basic IO

Using Menus

Dialog Boxes

Part VI: Overview of Java

Inheritance, Packages, and Interfaces

Introducing Applets

Index