In this age of cloud computing, massive parallel systems and complex security threats like identity theft and decentralized botnets, devoting resources to combat the seemingly age-old issue of integer overflow appears distinctly passC). Despite the fact that integer overflow is such a well know problem, particularly within C and C++ programming, the problem remains a real issue from both a defect and security standpoint, that's why the introduction of the SafeInt template class in Visual C++ 2010 to address overflows is a great addition.

Explore how to use classes in the .NET Framework to upload images in to your web applications, create consistently sized versions, thumb nails for preview, and then store them for retrieval and use.

Memory mapped files use the system's memory manager and lets you treat large files as if they were in-memory objects, supporting extremely large file access, faster access, and multiple, simultaneous processes accessing the same file.

Introducing the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Task Parallel Library. Read along to learn core Task Parallel Library concepts; including how to use the Task and BlockingCollection classes.

In this article, Chris Bennett explores the similarities between the Android and Windows Phone 7 platforms.

Developers interested in building Microsoft Visual Studio extensions will want to explore VSPackage Builder, which simplifies the work it takes to build the structure extensions require. Ty Anderson shows how to use VSPackage Builder to design the tool windows, toolbars and more, while VSPackage Builder handles the plumbing that connects your extension to Visual Studio.

This custom eBook from DevX and IBM Rational explains why choosing the correct architecture early in your development process is essential for success—both for your business and for you, personally, as a developer.

Software development is done differently at every organization. The process that one organization or person uses to develop software may work for their specific environment and situation, but may fail miserably in another set of circumstances. Despite the differences, there are fundamental roles that are filled at every organization where software is developed. Download this in-depth guide from the editors of DevX and learn more about these specific software development roles. (Sponsored by IBM)

Learn how to translate your skills in Java app development onto the brand-new Windows Phone 7 platform, leveraging powerful tools to quickly build useful apps.