Java and Visual Basic get a great deal of press, but C++ remains the long-standing language of choice for most professional programmers. And for them, Borland's software development tools are among the most popular. In Borland C++Builder For Dummies, award-winning software developer Jason Vokes offers clear, practical guidance on getting the most out of C++Builder, the Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool that brings drag-and-drop ease to many C++ programming tasks. Borland C++Builder For Dummies quickly gets you up to speed with C++Builder, whether you've been hacking out C++ code since you were in short pants or you're new to the language. Vokes shows you how to do things like Find your way around the C++Builder user interface Lay the foundations of a C++Builder program and work with forms Think in terms of components and objects Add buttons, boxes, and other interface elements to forms Tap into Windows 95 components Create database applications and construct reports Use advanced data types and control programs with them Debug and error-proof your C++Builder programs Plus, to make using C++Builder even easier, Borland C++Builder For Dummies comes complete with a bonus disk containing source code for all the examples presented in the book along with useful project files prepared by the author.