Leverage virtual destructors in C++ to avoid memory leaks in your application.
Exploring Virtual Destructors in C++
Published 12/24/2013
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Rubix Cube
Published 12/17/2013
Updated: This program presents an original way of the famous Rubik's Cube by an assembly of 27 multi-colored cubies isolated in the space. Even during its deformations, it allows a 3D vision of the cube thanks to the basic MFC graphic functions. This simulation can also rapidly calculate a solution to reordering the Cube.
Windows 8.1 Says, "Forget All That Design Stuff From Windows 8.0"
Published 11/14/2013
The Design Guidelines in Windows 8.1 are nearly identical to those in Windows 8.0. However, in practical and tactical guidance they are so different, idyllic Windows 8.1 apps might fail Windows 8.0 Store Certification. Jerry Nixon helps navigate the morass.
Storing Data in the Cloud
Published 11/05/2013
If you are already developing web and mobile applications, it is a common next step to start using data in and from the cloud. In this two part series, you will learn how to setup data in the cloud and use it within an application.
Which Pays Higher: Cloud or Mobile Development Jobs?
Published 08/14/2013
When it comes to the highest paying jobs in IT, it seems that it is a good day to be a developer.
Building Your Startup: Where to Find Support and Resources
Published 07/24/2013
In each entrepreneurial venture there are common hurdles – or opportunities. Here is the good news: Support in the form of products, people and promotion is available from known entities to help innovative entrepreneurs launch and grow an idea.
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MFC Integration with the Windows Transactional File System (TxF)
Published 04/18/2011
The Transactional File System (TxF), which allows access to an NTFS file system to be conducted in a transacted manner through extensions to the Windows SDK API. MFC 10, has been extended to support TxF and related technologies. This support allows existing MFC applications to be easily extended to support kernel transactions.
.NET Framework: Collections and Generics
Published 06/23/2011
The original release of the .NET Framework included collections as .NET was introduced to the Microsoft programming world. The .NET Framework 2.0 introduced generics to complement the System.Collections namespace and provide a more efficient and well performing option. Read on to learn more...
Launching Files with Associated Programs in Windows 8.x and VB
Published 12/23/2013
The Windows 8 infrastructure is different than earlier versions, which can make doing ordinary tasks cumbersome. Not only do you have to learn an entirely different way of doing things but you have different classes in the Windows 8.x API. Read on to learn the various options involved.
Using AutoMapper in Your ASP.Net MVC Applications
Published 11/25/2013
AutoMapper is an external component that helps in creating a mapping between a source and destination model types. Read on to learn about the AutoMapper component and how to use it in an Asp.Net MVC application.
