INFO: Microsoft Foundation Class Library Development Guidelines (136549)


The information in this article applies to:

  • The Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), when used with:
    • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions 4.0
This article was previously published under Q136549

SUMMARY

You can download an 27-page Word version 6.0 for Windows document called "Microsoft Foundation Class Library Development Guidelines" from the Microsoft Software Library (MSL). This paper describes the coding guidelines used by MFC developers. It is intended for use by developers who want to create extension classes for the Microsoft Foundation Class Library and who want to ensure that their classes are "MFC-friendly." The paper is also useful for anyone who wants to know more about the philosophy and development practices in the creation of the MFC Class library.

MORE INFORMATION

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Devguid.exe

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119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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