C++ Application Development with Code::Blocks

## 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.

## Approach

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

## Who this book is 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.

### Über den Autor und weitere Mitwirkende

**Biplab Kumar Modak**

Biplab Kumar Modak is a passionate, open-source software developer. He started learning programming at school in the year 1996 with a BBC Micro computer system. The sheer limitation of computing resources in a BBC Micro computer system forced him to think out-of-the-box and sharpened his programming skills. He participated in several software development competitions at school level and won several awards before joining college.

By then he started learning and developing in C and C++ language. He used his C/C++ development skills for his academic and extracurricular projects. He started contributing to the Code::Blocks project in the year 2006 and since then has remained as one of the developers of Code::Blocks. He has also contributed to a few other open source projects. Overall he has about 17 years of freelance software development experience and out of which 14 years in C/C++ development experience.

He is basically an Civil and Structural Engineer by profession. His job involves analyzing and designing tall buildings and other structures. He was one of the key engineers behind recent upgrade of Terminal 1, Singapore Changi Airport, and several public and private housing projects. He spends his free time in learning new technologies and in developing Code::Blocks and other such projects.