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Win32 Programming. Lesson 2: The Tools of the Trade. So, some of you came back…. Given that you’re still here, let’s look at the tools of the trade Resources to use to get you up and running. Today. Software Visual Studio Virtual PC SVN Places MSDN Google. Virtual PC.
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Win32 Programming Lesson 2: The Tools of the Trade
So, some of you came back… • Given that you’re still here, let’s look at the tools of the trade • Resources to use to get you up and running
Today • Software • Visual Studio • Virtual PC • SVN • Places • MSDN • Google
Virtual PC • Actually, a pretty cool tool • Allows us to create a completely virtual machine • The good thing about a virtual machine is that you can trash it until your little hearts are content!
Visual Studio • Really is a very powerful tool • I’m currently using 2013, but you should be able to do most of this in 2012… however, why use the old version of the program? I’ll need submissions in 2013 format. • Basically, I’m going to give you a quick VS2013 driving lesson now
SVN – Version Control • I personally use Tortoise • Let’s take a quick look…
Steps • Create a Project • Build your project • Fix build errors • Debug your project • Release (?) your project
Looking for Information • msdn.microsoft.com – this is a KEY site for you! • Google – used judiciously, this will help you tremendously • Course web site
Next Week • A quick refresher for C++ • Pointers & Classes • Assignment 1 • Something to do before then • Make sure you have a computer with access to Visual Studio and Virtual PC. If there’s a problem, this is the week to solve it.