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Here are some guidelines to make implementing load testing easier and more likely to be well received by your team.

Discover how to start and control a third party GUI application, particularly the Notepad text editor, from your own C++ applications.

This article serves as a brief introduction to the new API allowing users to create animations in MFC applications.

A number of factors are driving the requirement for applications to correctly support high DPI settings--increased monitor resolutions are making it more difficult for users to read text on the screen, compliance with disability access legislation is an increasingly important factor for corporations, and users are now expecting applications to behave well at higher DPI settings. MFC 10 and Visual C++ 2010 have built-in support for high DPI, making the development of a DPI-aware application quicker and more simple.

The introduction of the iPad and other slates demonstrates that end users have a strong appetite for touch-enabled experiences. MFC 10 adds comprehensive support for touch functionality, allowing users with tablet PCs and digitizers to interact with applications in a simple, natural manner, including gestures and multi-touch.

Discover the new features in ASP.NET MVC 2.0 and how you can leverage them in your applications.