Win32 API/STL

[DVX]

i've been reading some random tutorials on win32 api and the stl..  to tell you guys the truth, it's the most confusing thing i have ever tried to learn in c++...  can any give me some references for tutorials/books that teach the win32 api and/or stl well?

[Skywing]

These are distinct things.  Win32 API is platform-specific, STL is platform-neutral.

"The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup is a good start for STL.

[Maddox]

I know this thread was kind of hidden...

http://forum.valhallalegends.com/phpbbs/index.php?board=30;action=display;threadid=4088

[DVX]

I know this thread was kind of hidden...

http://forum.valhallalegends.com/phpbbs/index.php?board=30;action=display;threadid=4088

already looked there, didn't find anything useful

[K]

I believe the second volume of "Thinking in C++" by Bruce Eckel goes over the STL and I have heard this book is highly recommended.  In any case, you can get both books for free from this website:
http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html