Working with Large Memory-Mapped Files in VB 2010
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.
Use this macro to generate backups from Microsoft Visual Studio solution's context menu
Microsoft has begun distributing preview versions of Visual Basic that can be used to start writing apps for Windows Phone 7.
Learn how to enumerate the files and folders on a computer with LINQ, managing access exceptions along the way.
Encryption and keeping secrets depends on large prime numbers that are too big to crack by brute force. .NET framework 4.0 introduces the BigInteger that has no theoretical upper and lower bounds.
Learn to leverage the power of Dundas Charts in your next SQL Server project.
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USING VC++ .NET |
Improve Microsoft Visual C++ Application Security and Robustness with SafeInt
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.
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.NET NUTS & BOLTS |
.NET Framework: Monitor a Directory for a New File and Use FTP Upload to Copy It
Explore how to use the .NET Framework to respond to the operating system notifications that a new file has been created in a particular directory. Use FTP to upload the file to an FTP site of your choosing and then move the file to an alternate location.
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VISUAL BASIC TODAY |
Working with Large Memory-Mapped Files in VB 2010
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.
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PROGRAMMING INSIGHTS |
Solving the Dining Philosopher's Problem with .NET Framework 4.0 Task Parallel Library
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.
Trying to simultaneously tackle a phone app, a web app, and a native Windows app is a little intimidating the first time. Larry O'Brien shows you how surprisingly easy this task becomes with Visual Studio 2010 and .NET technologies.
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is based on the concept that all elements of an application's lifecycle must be managed as a single, ongoing process. A careful choice of ALM toolsets is vital to project success and must include elements to support every phase of application lifecycle, from requirements creation through deployment. Review what you need to be aware of to ensure your team's success.
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.
