Hello all,
I am learning the C++ language, but after I've learnt the standard language, I'd like to do some Windows programming. I like some advice on what I should do - should I learn the Windows API and write out plain code, or buy Borland's C++Builder 5 and get a book for that. Personally I'd rather learn the Windows API code for my programs (don't ask me why).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated