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Rubix Cube
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.
MFC Application: Adding Service Mode Support
Learn how to extend the life of legacy user-mode applications without the need to dismantle and rewrite--in just a few easy steps.
Reduce Compilation Dependencies in Large Scale C++ Projects: Factory Pattern
Changes are inevitable in large projects. This article introduces some useful techniques to minimize compilation time during development.
MFC: Controlling Notepad From C++ Applications
Discover how to start and control a third party GUI application, particularly the Notepad text editor, from your own C++ applications.
Faster Microsoft C++ Programming With The MFC Class Wizard
During the glory days of MFC and ATL in the 1990s and early 2000s, The Visual C++ class wizard was a highly-used and useful IDE tool that simplified life for developers. The re-introduction of the class wizard, after the absence of a decade, demonstrates commitment to the 'glory day's' ideal and adds simplicity to class management tasks inside the IDE.
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XML-XSD Parsing Refresher
Learn to use XSD, something that's built into Visual Studio, and makes handling XML data child's play.

Making Use of SQL Variables
Learn about SQL Variables and how to use them from Visual Basic.
The Top Challenge for Developers is...
Most developers face a grueling challenge to please their end users. We asked their top challenge is. With over 3,000 responses, the results are now available!