MFC serialization and files version management in Multiple Document Interfaces applications (MDI)
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C++ Programming: Versionable Object's Serialization using MFC - Part 1
Learn about MFC serialization and files version management in dialog applications.
STL Serialization Library
The STL Serialization Library can serialize and load STL objects from a file. The serialization-file format can be customised as needed.
Managed Extensions: Implementing Custom Serialization
Tom Archer introduces a step-by-step technique for versioning your serialized files so that your application can handle current and older file formats, as well as properly deal with situations where the application is older than the file format being read.
Defining XML Serializable Objects Using Macros
The prototype presented allows defining XML serializable objects using macros in an attributes-like manner.
Uniquely Identifying Serialized Files with Managed C++
In this week's .NET Tips & Techniques column, Tom Archer presents a step-by-step approach to uniquely identifying your serialized files using Managed Extensions, custom serialization, and GUIDs.
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