book recommendation

[Reginald Blue]

First, a meta question: Is there a FAQ for this group?

Second, probably a FAQ: What's a good recommended book for someone who
knows C++, but isn't sure how to bridge between .Net and C++ (write Managed
C++)

Specifically, simple questions like:

How do I write this C# method:

void DoStuff(MyStruct [] somestructs);

in Managed C++.

(I figured out the answer I think...but a book that walks through some of
this basic stuff would be awfully helpful.)

--
Reginald Blue
"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my
telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my
telephone."
- Bjarne Stroustrup (originator of C++) [quoted at the 2003
International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces]

 

[William DePalo [MVP VC++]]

First, a meta question: Is there a FAQ for this group?

I don't believe so.

Second, probably a FAQ: What's a good recommended book for someone who
knows C++, but isn't sure how to bridge between .Net and C++ (write
Managed C++)

To answer your question I like "Essential Guide to Managed Extensions for
C++" (ISBN:1-893115-28-3) by Challa and Laksberg of the VC++ team. There is
also "Programming with Managed Extensions for MS Visual C++ .Net"
(ISBN:0-7356-1724-4) by Grimes.

That said, VS 2005 - due 7 Nov 2005 - introduces a new dialect (my word) of
C++ for .Net called C++/CLI. I don't know if there are C++/CLI books as
well.

Specifically, simple questions like:

How do I write this C# method:

void DoStuff(MyStruct [] somestructs);

in Managed C++.

Well, if you like you can always post what you tried and the erroe message
you got. Someone will usually be able to spot the error.

Regards,
Will

 

[Reginald Blue]

To answer your question I like "Essential Guide to Managed Extensions
for C++" (ISBN:1-893115-28-3) by Challa and Laksberg of the VC++
team. There is also "Programming with Managed Extensions for MS
Visual C++ .Net" (ISBN:0-7356-1724-4) by Grimes.

Perfect. THANKS!!!

That said, VS 2005 - due 7 Nov 2005 - introduces a new dialect (my
word) of C++ for .Net called C++/CLI. I don't know if there are
C++/CLI books as well.

Yup, but I don't have a schedule yet as to when we're moving to VS2005, so,
it's anyone's guess.

Specifically, simple questions like:

How do I write this C# method:

void DoStuff(MyStruct [] somestructs);

in Managed C++.

Well, if you like you can always post what you tried and the erroe
message you got. Someone will usually be able to spot the error.

I hate asking stupid questions.

--
Reginald Blue
"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my
telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my
telephone."
- Bjarne Stroustrup (originator of C++) [quoted at the 2003
International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces]

 

[Tomas Restrepo \(MVP\)]

Reginald,

First, a meta question: Is there a FAQ for this group?

As Will said, no. I do have a few faqs on MC++ specifically on my site at
http://www.winterdom.com/mcppfaq/ which might be helpful!

 

[Reginald Blue]

Reginald,


As Will said, no. I do have a few faqs on MC++ specifically on my
site at http://www.winterdom.com/mcppfaq/ which might be helpful!

Excellent. Thanks!!!

--
Reginald Blue
"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my
telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my
telephone."
- Bjarne Stroustrup (originator of C++) [quoted at the 2003
International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces]

 

[Nishant Sivakumar]

You might also want to check out The Code Project Managed C++ section :-

http://www.codeproject.com/managedcpp/

--
Regards,
Nish [VC++ MVP]

First, a meta question: Is there a FAQ for this group?

Second, probably a FAQ: What's a good recommended book for someone who
knows C++, but isn't sure how to bridge between .Net and C++ (write
Managed C++)

Specifically, simple questions like:

How do I write this C# method:

void DoStuff(MyStruct [] somestructs);

in Managed C++.

(I figured out the answer I think...but a book that walks through some of
this basic stuff would be awfully helpful.)

--
Reginald Blue
"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my
telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my
telephone."
- Bjarne Stroustrup (originator of C++) [quoted at the 2003
International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces]