Newest Visual C++ Articles C++ CLR Compilation By Nick Wienholt - Published 11/11/2008 The Visual C++ compiler has a number of switches that control the generation of native and managed instructions within an executable image. Choosing the correct setting is an important consideration for application performance, deployment, and execution, as well as having implications about which development toolkits can be used.
C++/CLI: Managed Development with C++ By Nick Wienholt - Published 10/06/2008 Replacing the cumbersome and confusing Managed Extensions for C++ that shipped with Visual C++ 2002 and 2003, C++/CLI is a standardized set of C++ language extensions that allows developers to write managed code that executes on top of the .NET Framework.
Framework Source Code Stepping By Nick Wienholt - Published 09/08/2008 Despite the best documentation, stepping into the actual source code of third-party libraries can be the fastest way to diagnose a difficult bug or determine the state that a component needs to be in before a certain operation can be completed. With a little set-up magic, developers can step into libraries quickly and easily.
Highlighted Visual C++ Tutorials Microsoft .NET Glossary By Bradley L. Jones -
There is a ton of jargon surrounding .NET. Developer.com's glossary of .NET terms is here to help! Latest edition is Istanbul.
Microsoft .NET Glossary By Developer.com Staff -
There is a ton of jargon surrounding .NET. Developer.com's glossary of .NET terms is here to help! Latest edition is Istanbul.
Head-Spinning Interoperability between Managed and Native C++ By Kate Gregory -
Chances are, if you are using C++ and moving to .NET, you won't want to rewrite all your existing C++ code. Kate begins a series of articles on the various ways you can reuse old C++ code in new Managed C++ projects.
Multithreading in .NET Applications By Mark Strawmyer -
Multithreading is a powerful tool for creating high performance applications, especially those that require user interaction. In this article, you will explore multithreading with the .NET Framework as well as learn how multiple threads can be used to improve an application's user interface.
Microsoft Developer Certifications: What's Your Path? By Steve Rowe -
Learn if a Microsoft certification might be good for you. Learn if the Microsoft's MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA, and MCT certifications should be in your future.
Interop: A Look at Managed C++ By Jason Clark -
Interop features allow managed .NET code to interface with legacy unmanaged code. Now is your chance to learn about the forms of interop built into the .NET Framework Common Language Runtime.
.NET Remoting By Mark Strawmyer -
Remoting is a more efficient means than Web Services for allowing programs to interact. Learn how remoting differs from Web Services and other technologies. More importantly, learn how to implement remoting.
Implementing Simple Role-Based Security in Managed C++ By Kate Gregory -
With .NET, there's no excuse for skimping on security. When you build .NET applications, you get a lot of security code without writing it yourself. Kate presents the code you need to implement role based security using Managed C++.
Creating and Using a Web Service in Managed C++ By Kate Gregory -
Web Services are the talk of the day. If you want to learn how to create a Web Service with Managed C++, then now is your chance!