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[Dyndrilliac]

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Table of Contents
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1. General Purpose Language Tutorials
   - [1.a] C/C++
   - [1.b] C++/CLI
   - [1.c] Assembler
   - [1.d] Java
   - [1.e] C#
2. General Purpose Source Code Repositories
3. General Purpose Hacking/Reversing Tutorials
4. Recommended Books/eBooks
   - [4.a] C/C++
   - [4.b] Assembler
   - [4.c] Java
   - [4.d] Misc.
5. Good Programming Forums
   - [5.a] General
   - [5.b] Assembler
6. Good Game Hacking Forums
7. Where to go when you have a major problem.
8. Other Useful Resources
9. BWHacks Specific Links
   - [9.a] Java
   - [9.b] Visual BASIC
   - [9.c] C/C++
   - [9.d] Assembler
   - [9.e] C++/CLI
10. Compilers/IDE's/Tools
    - [10.a] Debuggers
    - [10.b] Disassemblers
    - [10.c] C/C++
    - [10.d] Assembler
    - [10.e] Memory Scanners/Editors
    - [10.f] Packet Logging
    - [10.g] BASIC
    - [10.h] Java
    - [10.i] C#

1. General Purpose Language Tutorials
   
   Although there is more than one sub-section, most of the links came from ProgrammingTutorials.com. Another good general resource is Free Programming Resources.com
   

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   1.a - C/C++
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   About.com's C++ Tutorial
   CProgramming.com's C/C++ Tutorials
   CPlusPlus.com's C++ Tutorial

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   1.b - C++/CLI
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   The Complete C++/CLI Language Reference
   Targeting the .NET Framework with C++
   How To Create Windows Forms Applications in C++/CLI

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   1.c - Assembler
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   Art of Assembly
   Iczelion's Assembly Tutorials
   Matt Pietrek's Assembly Survival Guide

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   1.e - Java
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   The Official Java Tutorial
   

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   1.f - C#
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   The Official C# Language Specification

2. General Purpose Source Code Repositories

   Planet Source Code
   The Code Project
   DevGuru
   

3. General Purpose Hacking/Reversing Tutorials

   Trainer Tutorials
   SheeP's Decrypting Age of Mythology Tutorial
   Diablo 2 PrintMessageToScreen Routine
   Diablo 2 Packet Sender
   Tuts4You - Reverse Engineering Tools and Tutorials
   

4. Recommended Books/eBooks

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   4.a - C/C++
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   C++: How to Program, 5th Ed., by Dietel and Dietel
   The Complete Reference C++, 4th Ed., by Herbert Schildt

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   4.b - Assembler
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   Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 4th Ed., by Kip Irvine
   Hacker Disassembling Uncovered, by Kris Kaspersky
   Intel 80X86 Assembler Programmer's Handbook
   Intel 80X86 Assembly Quick Sheet
   Intel Software Development Guides

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   4.c - Java
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   The Complete Reference Java 2, 5th Ed., by Herbert Schildt

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   4.d - Misc.
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   Concepts of Programming Languages, 7th Ed., by Robert W. Sebesta

5. Good Programming Forums

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   5.a - General
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   The Edge of Nowhere
   Valhalla Legends
   

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   5.b - Assembler
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   The Assembly Community
   

6. Good Game Hacking Forums

   Multiplayer Cheats
   Game Deception
   The World of Game Hacking

7. Where to go when you have a major problem.

   Google
   Microsoft Developer's Network (MSDN)
   Don't be helpless.

8. Other Useful Resources

   API Hooking Revealed
   The Law of Leaky Abstractions
   "Detours" - The Official Microsoft Research Project for the Interception of Windows API
   Reflective DLL Injection
   Virtual Key-Codes
   DLL Injection - Everything You Need To Know
   Even More About DLL Injection
   Best Practices for Creating DLLs - The Complete Reference for the Windows DLL loader, DLLMain, and Loader Lock.
   Creating a Windows DLL with Visual BASIC
   A Look at Binary Search
   Matt Pietrek's Peering Inside the PE
   Matt Pietrek's An In-Depth Look into the Win32 Portable Executable File Format Part 1
   Matt Pietrek's An In-Depth Look into the Win32 Portable Executable File Format Part 2
   Matt Pietrek's Reducing File Size
   Obscure Security Issues Explained
   RootKit - Subverting the Windows Kernel

   • The Delinquent Minds (Intangir's site) - Some old (but still useful!) stuff most of which with source code and examples.

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   Blogs
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   • Raymond Chen's Blog
   • Larry Osterman's Blog
   • Ken Johnson's (aka Skywing[vL]) Blog
     
   • Alex Ionescu's Blog

9. BWHacks Specific Links
   
   There are also many tutorials located within The BWH Tutorial Forum aimed at a variety of skill levels and using a variety of languages. The Reverse Engineering forum is a good place to go for topics specifically geared toward altering program code, and other more specialized non-programming specific topics.
   

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   9.a - Java
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   Bulk4_Me's Java JNI Hacking Guide

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   9.b - Visual BASIC
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   Identifying Whether User is in an Active SC/BW Game
   Dyn's Pause(Seconds as Integer) Function
   Dyn's Hex2Dec Function
   Dyn's VB6 Plugin Engine Source
   Indy's Discussion on not using SendKeys
   LCS's VB Basics Guide

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   9.c - C/C++
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   SCM's Threading Tutorial
   Giving Your Process Debug Privileges (both ASM and C++)
   Discussion on Detours and Trampolines
   Writing To Memory From Within A Target Process' Address Space
   Tempest's Writing Network Apps
   Random Number Generators
   Dyn's 'Exodus' Generic Injectable DLL Skeleton
   Dyn's DLL Injector Library with a C++/CLI GUI Frontend [SRC+BIN]
   Dyn's Practical String Datatype Class (Alternative to STL String Class)
   Vectors and Sorting Them
   Dyn's Tutorial on SetWindowHookEx() and Keyboard Hooking
   A Discussion on API Hooking
   Palomino's Drawing Routines
   StarCrap's In-Game Command Engine
   highneko's NullDropTimer Source and Discussion

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   9.d - Assembler
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   Kc's Command Engine /w Arguments
   Kc's Keyboard Hook Example
   LCS's Discussion on Starcraft's OpenProcess() Protection

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   9.e - C++/CLI
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   Dyn's Generic Queue Implementation
   Utilizing Native Functions
   Dyn's Generic Stack Implementation
   Dyn's Registry Configurator Class
   

10. Compilers/IDE's/Tools

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    10.a - Debuggers
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    OllyDbg Debugger & Disassembler
    WinDbg - Kernel Level Debugger for Windows
    

    **** R.I.P. SoftICE ****

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    10.b - Disassemblers
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    Win32 Disassembler

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    10.c - C/C++
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    Bloodshed's Dev-C++ IDE with the MinGW Compiler
    Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition

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    10.d - Assembler
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    FreeASM
    MASM32 Official Website

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    10.e - Memory Scanners/Editors
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    L. Spiro's Memory Hacking Suite

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    10.f - Packet Logging
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    Wireshark

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    10.g - BASIC
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    Free BASIC
    Real BASIC
    Microsoft Visual BASIC 2008 Express Edition

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    10.h - Java
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    JCreator
    Eclipse

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    10.h - C#
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    Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition

[Dyndrilliac]

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[Dyndrilliac]

It has come to my attention that the latest edition of the book "Concepts of Programming Languages" is 7th, and not 6th. Also, GameDev.net needs to be added to the index under "Good Programming Forums" in a "Games" sub-section. It would be great if a mod could make this change for me at their next possible convenience. If not, I will do it as soon as I am capable of making alterations (I.E., once dt makes me a section mod - which is unknown at this current time). For the mod who decides to make the changes if there is one, please keep the index well organized and change both the content and the table of contents.

EDIT: Thanks to disco, this new addition has been made to the appropriate section of the index Thanks for keeping it clean. This will practically clean out my bookmarks folder. And, thanks to all of you for not spamming up the thread.

[Dyndrilliac]

I have some more content additions for the index.

• Intel 80X86 Assembler Programmer's Handbook needs to be added to "Recommended Books/eBooks" in the "Assembler" sub-section.
• SheeP's Decrypting Age of Mythology Tutorial needs to be added to the "General Purpose Game Hacking Tutorials" section.
• Diablo 2 PrintMessageToScreen Routine needs to be added to the "General Purpose Game Hacking Tutorials" section.
• Diablo 2 Packet Sender needs to be added to the "General Purpose Game Hacking Tutorials" section.

As always I await a generous mod's earliest convenience. Remember to change the update time from the 26th to the 27th. Admins: Please find a way for me to make my own alterations again...

Edit: Thanks for the update Bulk.

[bulk_4me]

Update: Added IntelliJ to the Compilers/IDE's/Tools -> Java, it happens to be my favorite IDE @ a reasonable price.

[sleepster]

Would someone be willing to put these Software Developer Manual guides from Intel up in the Assembly section?

I find them a great resource. In fact, I have been learning Assembly straight from them. Although the guides are pretty dense ( 1500+ pages) they are really informative.

http://www.intel.com/design/pentium4.../index_new.htm

[Dyndrilliac]

In addition to the above item, heres a link to highneko's NullDropTimer Source and Discussion. These both need to be added to the index. My link should go in the C/C++ "BWH Specific Links" section.

[Dyndrilliac]

The following link needs to be added to the index:

• How To Create Windows Forms Applications in C++.NET

This is my new favorite way of creating GUI's in C++, although the program will require the .NET run-time libraries.

Also, sleepster's link (a couple posts up) has not yet been added to the list.

[Dyndrilliac]

Some links for the list:

• (MSDN) The Complete C++/CLI Language Reference - Put this link in a new "C++/CLI" sub-section in the "General Programming Tutorials" section.
• (MSDN) Targeting the .NET Framework with C++ - Place this link in the same section and sub-section as the link above it.

For those uneducated hobbyists among you who don't stay on top of new happenings at MSDN, C++/CLI is the official title of the newest C++.NET language specification.

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[Pwnd]

Several language video tutorials: www.SeanGreasley.com

[Dyndrilliac]

I decided that it might be a good idea to add a few items to the list.

• Larry Osterman's Blog
  
  Larry Osterman has been working at Microsoft for over 2 decades, and was most recently in charge of the team that rebuilt the entire audio sub-system of Windows Vista. There are some interesting tales to be heard.
  
• Raymond Chen's Blog
  
  Raymond Chen is one of the most important people at Microsoft. His team is in charge of all the work geared toward's Windows compatibility. If horrific stories of developer ineptitude and the process that Windows has gone through since 1.0 to Vista interest you, this blog is for you. Articles include how 16-bit Windows managed windows hooks and how Windows code went from ugly to unmanageable with the eventual reset of Project Longhorn.
  
• Alex Ionescu's Blog
  
  Alex Ionescu is one of the talented Kernel Developers and Reverse Engineers working at Microsoft. His blog is relatively new.
  
• Ken Johnson's (aka Skywing) Blog
  
  Ken Johnson is a Window NT Guru. He mainly writes about Win32 programming, debugging, and reverse engineering. He recently did an expose` on Windows calling conventions and reversing them/using them. He's also Microsoft SDK MVP.

[ViruZ3]

Another website can be posted under: General Purpose Source Code Repositories

http://www.devguru.com/
Great site for different languages

[AgentGOD]

I would like to see a site for learning C#.

[Palomino]

The Code Project has some nice C# articles for beginners.
http://www.codeproject.com/csharp/#Beginners

[AgentGOD]

Yay, now I can familiarize myself with C# syntax.

[K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ]

http://www.drpaulcarter.com/pcasm/ - modern assembly tutorial

[Dyndrilliac]

I would like to see a site for learning C#.

The available documentation at MSDN should be sufficient. A complete step by step of the C# standard should be available, just as I'm sure you know a complete breakdown of the Managed C++ standard compared to the original C++ standard is available.

[Antihaxer]

Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 4th Ed., by Kip Irvine
Hacker Disassembling Uncovered, by Kris Kaspersky
Intel 80X86 Assembler Programmer's HandbookSoftware Development Guides - Intel

I am interested in learning assembly. Which one of these books should I get? Or perhaps a different ne?

[Dyndrilliac]

It depends on what you want to accomplish. If you just want to learn enough to make sense of code, the Intel Assembly Handbook is more than sufficient. if you atually want to make sophisticated projects with assembly you should a least get Kip Irvine's book.