Chapter 3. Advanced Windows Programming

"Are you sure this sweet machine isn't going to waste?"

—Dade, Hackers

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that Windows programming is a huge subject. However, the cool thing about it is that you don't need to know much to get a lot done. With that in mind, this chapter supplies some of the most important pieces you need to make a complete Windows application. You'll learn about:

• Using resources such as icons, cursors, and sounds

• Menus

• Basic GDI and the video system

• Input devices

• Sending messages