ActiveX, COM and related Books
Editor's Pick - Dan
Appleman's Developing Com/Activex Components With Visual Basic 6
Dan Appleman
 This book is an "upgrade" from Dan
Appleman's earlier book on Visual Basic 5. The author has not only changed the title, but
has put a lot of efforts in including the latest features in Visual Basic 6 including
WebClasses.
If you are a VB developer venturing into COM, this book is one of
the best books available. This is not one of those "Learn in 15 days" or
"Quick learn" books which claim to teach you ActiveX without any prior knowledge
of anything. This is a serious discussion on ActiveX technology and things behind it.
The book takes you on a detailed look at COM, devoting quite a
few chapters on it. Unlike other books which take you on a ride with VBScript and controls
directly, this book teaches you everything about ActiveX EXEs, DLLs, properties,
performance issues, etc.
I could write at lengths about this book, but in one statement -
If you are a serious Visual Basic developer or would like to get into the wonderful world
of COM, buy this book.
Essential COM (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology
Series)
Don Box
 Excellent book for developers who are conversant with COM.
Definitely not for beginners.The author is an authority on COM and that's what makes this
book a good reference and a tutorial.
Understanding ActiveX and Ole (Strategic Technology Series)
David Chappell
 This book provides a high-level overview of
ActiveX, OLE and COM technologies. The style is light and makes a perfect reading for
technical and non-technical persons alike. The book also makes a good exam guide just in
case you are taking up the "Windows Architecture" exams for MCSD.
Also benefited are project managers who have to make a decision
if COM is right for their project/company.
Mr. Bunny's Guide to ActiveX
Carlton Egremont
 If you need light reading on ActiveX, especially
when you are a beginner, read this one. The book traces the journey of a farmer and a
bunny through the land of COM.
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