Develop advanced applications with Code::Blocks quickly and efficiently with this concise, hands-on guide

Overview

• Successfully install and configure Code::Blocks for C++ development
• Perform rapid application development with Code::Blocks
• Work with advanced C++ features including code debugging and GUI toolkits

In Detail

Code::Blocks is a free C++ IDE designed to meet the extensive demands of C++ developers. Code::Blocks is very extensible and can be easily configured to maintain a consistent look and feel in your application across multiple platforms. If you are looking to develop cross-platform applications using C++, then this book is for you.

This book provides practical explanations for application development with C++ and Code::Blocks. You will get to grips with the many aspects of professional application development with the help of real-life examples. As you proceed through the chapters, you will see yourself effectively working with and implementing advanced C++ features in your application.

The book begins with an introduction to Code::Blocks and detailed instructions on how to install and configure it. You are then introduced to the process of application development with the help of real-life examples. Throughout the course of the book, you will learn how to develop GUI-based applications painlessly. The book also places special emphasis on debugging the application. The later sections take a closer look at using third party C++ libraries and how to implement wxWidgets to develop cross-platform applications. By the end of this book, you will know everything you need to know about C++ application development with Code::Blocks.

What you will learn from this book

• Install and configure Code::Blocks
• Develop console-based C++ applications
• Learn about Windows application development
• Understand the role of GUI toolkits
• Implement advanced Code::Block features

Approach

This is a comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step instructions on how to develop applications with Code::Blocks.

Who this book is written for

This book is for C++ developers who wish to use Code::Blocks to create applications with a consistent look and feel across multiple platforms. This book assumes that you are familiar with the basics of the C++ programming language.