Windows NT Win32 API SuperBible is the perfect resource for programmers who want comprehensive, updated coverage of all Win32 APIs, as well as detailed information specific to the newest Windows NT functions. This book lets you look up the specific Win32 API call you need, when you need it. Concise descriptions detail what you need to know about every Win32 call, including new NT4 APIs. You'll quickly see how specific functions are used, modified, and integrated into larger applications. APIs are conveniently organized by purpose, so you can quickly find every API function available for a specific task. The chapters cover the crucial programming APIs for menus, scroll bars, clipboard, help files, MDI, GDI, dialog boxes, palettes, color-matching, DLLs, atoms, timers, and much more. Explanations of reusage syntax, parameters, possible pitfalls, and tips from the pros augment each reference entry. Summary projects also show you how to use the APIs in a practical context.
The purpose of this book is to save programmers time in developing applications for Windows NT 4 and Windows 95. New standards presented in Windows NT 4, Windows 95, and the Win32 API have changed the way we develop applications. In some respects, this has simplified Windows development; however, the new APIs are complicated and not equally supported across all platforms.
The main focus of this book is to provide a complete reference for the Win32 APIs that are supported in both Microsoft Windows NT 4 and Windows 95, although many new APIs that are only implemented in Windows NT 4 are documented. The compatibility of each API is shown to provide you with the information needed to make your applications compatible on both operating systems. This book focuses on the Win32 APIs supported in both operating systems, not the entire Win32 API, because most applications do not require the Windows NT–specific APIs.
