Learn how to set up the outline of an algorithm and leave the details of the implementation later using the Template Pattern.
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64-bit Loki
Review this report about the testing of portability of the Loki library for 64-bit systems with the help of Viva64 code analyzer. It contains recommendations for use of the library as well as explores the peculiarities of libraries built on templates.
Partial Template Specialization with Visual C++ .NET 2003
C++ templates are like a secret weapon for developers. Those who never got around to learning C++ because "it's really complicated" and "it has all kinds of funky features no one would ever use" have no idea what we can do with templates. Now to learn about templates and the dramatic improvements in Visual C++ .NET!
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Knowing which version of MS Office is installed on the client computer is vital; unfortunately, many programmers see this as an afterthought. Hannes du Preeze shows you four different ways to determine the Office versions installed so that you don't make this mistake.

Building an Azure Queuing Message Pipeline
A developer building messaging solutions with Azure Queuing and Azure Service Bus should follow a Pipeline pattern when processing a significant number of different messages. One approach to building a Pipeline is to layer a message following an Envelope pattern.